John T. Allieu SLENA Correspondent

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...

In a move set to reshape healthcare access in the region, Masanga Hospital in Tonkolili District, has officially begun its transition to becoming a fully government-owned and operated facility. The shift, to be completed by the end of 2026, signals a major step in Sierra Leone’s drive to fortify its public health infrastructure for the long term. The change was palpable on the ground on January 2026 as Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby personally commissioned a new 50-bed Emergency and Trauma...

(SLENA)-In a powerful testament to its strengthened public health systems, Sierra Leone has celebrated a dual achievement; the second anniversary of its National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the official declaration of the nation as free from Mpox. The events together highlight a period of remarkable progress in the country's capacity to protect its citizens from health threats. Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby, delivering the keynote address, framed the NPHA’s second year as foundational....