John T. Allieu SLENA Correspondent

(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....

Sierra Leone has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fight against cervical cancer as the Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, launched the Integrated Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign in Freetown—ushering in a new era of hope toward eradicating the disease. With this groundbreaking launch, the Ministry is now targeting the vaccination of over one million girls aged 11 to 18 years across the country. Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in...

Kono District. The Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation has launched its renowned state-of-the-art Mobile Surgery Truck in Kono District,...