John T. Allieu SLENA Correspondent

A delegation from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) engaged directly with Sierra Leone’s Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby. Top officials from the National Public Health Agency and Ministry of Health leadership also participated in the critical talks. The discussions centered on a shared priority, fortifying Sierra Leone’s defenses against future health emergencies. Both parties examined practical strategies for enhancing real-time disease surveillance and ensuring...

Following viral social media reports of a patient’s death, the Ministry of Health launches a full investigation and renews its pledge to strengthen medical care nationwide. Public concern erupted after reports emerged regarding Kadiatu Pompay Kamara, a 30-year-old woman who died at Kambia Government Hospital. Allegations suggest a Community Health Officer (CHO) performed a critical surgical procedure without supervision from a trained medical doctor, and that the facility currently operates...

A bold stride toward healthcare modernization has saw the Ministry of Health officially launch the National Health Information Hub. This ambitious digital platform will transform fragmented health data into real-time, actionable insights, strengthening national health planning, service delivery, and patient outcomes. Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby declared the commissioning a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s digital health transformation. He emphasized the platform’s role in shifting...