Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health believes that access to sound health is a human right.
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Its vision is to ensure a functional national health system that delivers efficient and quality health services that are accessible and affordable for all Sierra Leoneans.

06/08/2026

In today’s edition of our short video series on the 300 Days of Activism Campaign, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer-Clinical Services, speaks on hospital readiness to support the successful implementation of the remaining half of this national initiative.

Key message from the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby on results from the 300 Days of Activism for women and childre...
05/08/2026

Key message from the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby on results from the 300 Days of Activism for women and children at day 150.

05/08/2026

Listen to the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, PhD, MPH statement on progress made with the at day 158.

“Quality data is the backbone to building a stronger, resilient and more inclusive healthcare system that ensures that n...
04/08/2026

“Quality data is the backbone to building a stronger, resilient and more inclusive healthcare system that ensures that no one is left behind,” said Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, the Minister of Health for Sierra Leone as he officially launched the 2026 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) earlier today.

This landmark survey will provide nationally representative data on maternal and child health, nutrition, fertility, mortality, and other critical development indicators. Such information is vital for tracking the success of current health interventions, identifying gaps in service delivery, and guiding the allocation of limited resources where they can make the greatest impact.

As part of the launch, 188 participants including, interviewers, health officials, statisticians, counselors, and lab technicians, will undergo a month-long training in health data collection. After the selection process, successful candidates will be deployed across communities to gather credible information directly from households, ensuring that the survey reflects the everyday realities for all Sierra Leoneans.

04/08/2026

Hear the Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, speak to the findings of the 150 days of the 300 Days of Activism campaign.

04/08/2026

At 150 days of the 300 Days of Activism, MoH achieves significant gains in the triple zeros-zero preventable maternal deaths, zero preventable child deaths, and zero-zero dose children. But still, challenges remain, especially with regards to preventable deaths. Here’s a highlight of the first 150 Days of this national campaign.

“All health workers who served at the ECOWAS Summit are unsung heroes,” Dr. Austin Demby.Freetown Sierra Leone| 29th Jul...
29/07/2026

“All health workers who served at the ECOWAS Summit are unsung heroes,” Dr. Austin Demby.

Freetown Sierra Leone| 29th July, 2026.

Last week, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio commended the Ministry of Health for its outstanding leadership, professionalism and effective medical preparedness and response during the recently concluded 69th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit held in Freetown and in Lungi.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, who was well pleased with the ministry’s contributions, expressed profound gratitude to the team, describing them as unsung heroes without whose efforts, the health sector would not have been recognized.

Just yesterday, the Minister also presented certificates of appreciation to 66 health workers, including, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, and ambulance drivers, in recognition of their diligent and professional services throughout the ECOWAS Heads of State Summit.

The certification ceremony was climaxed by the presentation of a Ministerial award called “Hero of the Week” to Madam Nanah Fofanah, the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme, for her team’s outstanding performance. Throughout the conference, the IPC programme ensured that key infection prevention and control measures, including handwashing, the use of sanitizers etc., were thoroughly implemented.

By the end of the summit, the MoH team had diagnosed and treated nearly 200 participants with minor health conditions across Lungi and Freetown. In addition, public health surveillance mechanisms were effectively activated at major points of entry to all the conference venues to help prevent possible spread of diseases; a strategic plan that now situates the country as a major destination for the hosting of important regional programmes.

27/07/2026

Unveiling of StarLink connectivity at The JMB for 300 hospitals

As Sierra Leone proudly hosts the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Statutory Meetings, the Ministry of Health has played a pivotal r...
18/07/2026

As Sierra Leone proudly hosts the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Statutory Meetings, the Ministry of Health has played a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Heads of State, government officials, delegates, and visitors from across West Africa. Working closely with national and international partners, the Ministry has deployed emergency medical teams, strengthened disease surveillance, enhanced ambulance and referral services, and established rapid response mechanisms at key summit venues and points of entry.

Today, during the official commissioning of the state-of-the-art Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi, the Ministry continued to provide high-quality healthcare services to dignitaries and visitors attending these historic events. Medical personnel remain strategically deployed to ensure timely emergency response, continuous health surveillance, and uninterrupted healthcare delivery throughout the summit.

The Ministry's comprehensive health preparedness reflects the Government of Sierra Leone's unwavering commitment to delivering a safe, secure, and world-class ECOWAS Summit. Through its coordinated public health response, the Ministry of Health continues to reinforce Sierra Leone's reputation as a capable host of major international events while strengthening regional collaboration in health security, emergency preparedness, and resilient health systems across the ECOWAS region.

The 2026 Mid-Year ECOWAS Summit is Underway in Freetown. An incredibly proud moment for Sierra Leone as the President an...
12/07/2026

The 2026 Mid-Year ECOWAS Summit is Underway in Freetown.

An incredibly proud moment for Sierra Leone as the President and Chairman of Ecowas - Cedeao, Julius Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. hosts the 2026 mid-year ECOWAS Summit with today’s opening session focusing on the 39th Meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee. The administration and finance committee meeting, which runs from 12th–14th July 2026, brings together senior officials from ECOWAS Member States to review the commission’s annual budget, financial and audit reports, administrative reforms, and institutional performance. The Committee’s recommendations will subsequently be submitted to the ECOWAS Council of Ministers before the Summit of Heads of State and Government, which will be held on 19th July.

Featuring prominently in the planning and implementation of this historically significant event is the Ministry of Health (MoH). In today’s opening session, the MoH successfully deployed comprehensive emergency medical services.

As part of its health preparedness plan, a fully equipped two-bed medical clinic has been established at the Bintumani conference venue in Freetown, complemented by the deployment of the Hospital on Wheels (Mobile Medical Clinic) and two fully equipped ambulances to ensure rapid response to any medical emergencies that may arise.

The medical set up also includes a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals including specialist doctors, medical officers, nurses, paramedics, laboratory personnel, and National Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) staff. All of this crew has been strategically deployed to provide round-the-clock emergency medical coverage throughout the summit.

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