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Annual Progress Report 2008
The Reproductive Health Programme was established in 1997 with its main focus on Maternal Mortality Reduction and specific emphases on supporting Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care, Family Planning and STIs Prevention and Management. It is the principal implementing agency for UNFPA funded activities particularly in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and implemented the 2008 Annual Work Plan of the GOSL and UNFPA 4th Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP), 2008-2010. CLICK TO VIEW REPORT: [ Download/View File ]
Jul 14, 2009, 12:36
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ECOWAS: Nutrition Forum Planning Committee Experts Visit Health Minister
A Team of Nutrition Focal Points in ECOWAS countries has paid a courtesy call on the Health and Sanitation Minister, Dr. Soccoh Kabia at his Youyi Building office in Freetown to brief him about their mission.
May 8, 2008, 16:20
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WAHO Liaison Officer Briefs The Press On Health Ministers Meet
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The West African Health Organisation ( WAHO) Liaison Officer and Deputy Secretary 11 in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Mr. Tommy Tengbeh has said that Sierra Leone has been identified to host the eleventh ECOWAS Nutrition Forum schedule for September 2008.
Dec 11, 2007, 16:30
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Information Dissemination Officers of ECOWAS Health Ministries Meet.
The three days workshop for information dissemination officers of the ECOWAS member states ministries of health has started today at the conference hall of the WEST AFRICA HEALTH ORGANISATION (WAHO) headquarters in Bobo Dilaousso, Burkina Faso.
May 24, 2007, 16:00
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Health Minister Leads Delegation to Oncho Meet in Tanzania
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Health and Sanitation Minister, Mrs Abator Thomas is leading a two-man delegation to the twelfth Joint Action Forum (JAF) of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Joint Action Forum is an annual event where donors, participating countries, NGDOs, TCC, Merck and Co. Inc, External evaluators, WHO secretariat and APOC management meet to discuss the annual implementation and decide on actions to be taken in the next implementation year regarding the control of Onchocerciasis in Africa. CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR MORE
Dec 5, 2006, 16:13
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WAHO Sub-Regional Forum on HIV/AIDS Ends
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The weeklong West African Health Organization (WAHO) Forum on HIV/AIDS jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the National AIDS Secretariat has ended at the Hotel Bintumani in Freetown with an address by the Hon. Minister of Health and Sanitation. The Forum which is centered on Coordination and Advocacy for HIV and AIDS Treatment Programmes in countries in post conflict situations targets Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Liberia.
Nov 28, 2006, 20:56
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Health Minister Leads Child Survival Campaign
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The Weeklong National Measles – Malaria Awareness Campaign targeting 900,000 children 0-59 months for measles, malaria, Vitamin A and Deworming started yesterday with the administering of Free Measles Vaccination, distribution of free Insecticide Treated bed nets, Deworming and Vitamin A supplement. CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR FULL REPORT
Nov 21, 2006, 16:55
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Management of EU Drug Supply Meet Ends in Sierra Leone
The Directorate of Drugs and Medical Supplies in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has with the European Union, jointly concluded a One Day Meeting aimed at improving the Drug Supply Management system countrywide.
Nov 14, 2006, 17:21
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Emergency Surgical Centre Celebrates 5th Anniversary in Sierra Leone
The Italy sponsored Emergency Surgical Centre at Goderich has observed its Fifth Year Anniversary with the award of certificates of recognition to Long Serving staff. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Health and Sanitation, the Director of Planning and Information in the ministry, Dr. Clifford Kamara described the Emergency Centre as an active partner of the ministry. Click above link for full report.
Nov 4, 2006, 14:02
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Initiative Launched to Accelerate AIDS Prevention in Sierra Leone
The Minister of Health and Sanitation, Hon. Abator Thomas has stated that although HIV/AIDS was currently not curable, fortunately it was preventable and therefore the Government through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation will fast-track activities aimed at preventing the disease. The Minister was speaking at the formal launching of the initiative titled “Accelerate HIV/AIDS Prevention in Sierra Leone” at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building, Freetown. Click above link for the full report.
Nov 3, 2006, 14:14
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Genevieve takes Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to Makeni
Continuing its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign the Pink Charity Fund in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation over the weekend visited the Connaught Hospital and Health Facilities in Makeni Northern Sierra Leone with Nigerian born actress, Patron and Goodwill Ambassador, Genevieve Nnaji on top of the campaign.
Nov 2, 2006, 08:27
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Move for Sustainable Health Information System
Health and Sanitation Minister, Abator Thomas has said during the launch of a three-day Health Information Assessment Workshop that a strategic plan for the Health Information System and the registration of births and deaths are vital interventions that would contribute immensely to the Ministry’s goal of having an efficient health information system in the country.
Oct 30, 2006, 14:14
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Awareness Campaign on Breast Cancer launched in Sierra Leone
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The Pink Charity Fund (PCF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Sanitation, today, 27th October 2006 organized a one day conference at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building Freetown which was graced by the famous Nigerian Actress Genevieve Nnaji who pledged her support to the country’s efforts to raise more awareness about breast cancer. Click the above link for the full report.
Oct 27, 2006, 20:03
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ensure that available resources (human, financial & material)
are maximally utilized for the purpose of achieving the Ministry's
goal, which is to provide quality, affordable and accessible health
care services to the people of Sierra Leone.
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Deputy Minister
Mr. Ibrahim Sesay
Dr. Arthur Williams
Director General (Ag.)
Medical Services
Dr. Kai M. Kpakiwa
Director General
Management Services
Mrs. Marina John
Director, Nursing Services
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