Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Sierra Leone

09/04/2026

🚨 HIV Driving 1 in 5 Adult Deaths in Sierra Leone

New CHAMPS data reveals a silent crisis: 21% of adult deaths are linked to HIV, 65% were unaware of their status, and 70% of known cases were not on treatment. Urgent action is needed to close critical gaps in testing, awareness, and care, especially in Bo and Bombali districts.

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25/02/2026

Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Sierra Leone (CHAMPS-SL) Begins ISO 15189:2022 Laboratory Accreditation Process in Makeni

Great news from Makeni!

CHAMPS-SL has officially commenced a four-day laboratory audit and accreditation process at the Makeni Regional Government Hospital Laboratory, starting 25-28 February 2026. The goal is to achieve accreditation under ISO 15189:2022, the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.

A team of assessors from Kenya is currently reviewing key laboratory areas including Bacteriology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Hematology, and Serology. Through document reviews, observation of tests, and staff interviews, the team is assessing the laboratory’s quality systems and technical competence.

This is a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s public health system. Achieving ISO 15189:2022 accreditation will strengthen laboratory systems, improve the reliability of scientific and clinical data, and enhance our understanding of maternal and child mortality and morbidity. It will also open doors for broader regional and international collaboration as well funding opportunities.

This process demonstrates CHAMPS-SL’s strong commitment to quality, evidence generation, and improving health outcomes for mothers and children across Sierra Leone.

19/02/2026

17/02/2026

From Hesitation to Hope: CHAMPS Empowers Communities to Fight Child Malnutrition Through Community-Led Nutrition

In Makama community, change is simmering in everyday kitchens. Through the CHAMPS Data-to-Action Food Demonstration Study in Bombali and Bo, mothers of under-five children are learning to prepare affordable, nutrient-rich meals using locally available ingredients. What began with hesitation is now transforming lives. “At first we were hesitant, but the local food condiments are helping our children grow fast,” one mother shared. By combining community-led nutrition education with strengthened frontline health systems, CHAMPS is tackling moderate acute malnutrition, one household at a time restoring hope, improving growth, and advancing child survival where it matters most.

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06/02/2026

CHAMPS Sierra Leone Site Presents: "Generating Evidence for Health Workforce Transformation and Leadership" live from the Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Sierra Leone Medical & Dental Association (SLMDA) in Freetown.

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network The Africa Research Collaborative for Health The Task Force for Global Health

05/02/2026

CHAMPS participates in Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association in Freetown - Thursday 5th Feb. 2026

15/01/2026

Join The ARC 4 Health today! Collaborate for evidence-based action improving lives across Sierra Leone and beyond. To drive impact together, access the form to register here: https://www.thearchealth.org/index.php/join-the-arc/

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08/01/2026

Working hand in hand with community leadership, CHAMPS engaged Bombali District Council Chairman Dr. Mohamed Mark Babah Sisay to strengthen community mortality surveillance, ensuring every child and adult death counts toward saving lives in Sierra Leone.

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency World Health Organization Sierra Leone Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network The Task Force for Global Health Emory University The Africa Research Collaborative for Health

01/01/2026

Cheers to 2026, a year of stronger partnerships, impactful data, and renewed hope for healthier communities. Happy New Year.

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31/12/2025

We are hiring a Laboratory Technician. Build a rewarding career with us; apply now: https://careers.sl/job/Laboratory-Technician

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