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Press Release From The Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has observed that certain individuals are in the habit of harassing the general public especially members of the business community around the Country as Health Workers, an attempt to tarnish the good image of this Ministry.Click Link [ Download/View File ]
Jul 21, 2009, 10:30
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Midwifery Training For State Enrolled Community Health Nurses 2009.
In line with plans to provide much needed midwives in Sierra Leone especially for delivery of quality Reproductive Health Services and to also serve deprived communities in remote areas in the country, the National School of Midwifery is pleased to announce that Midwifery Certificate course is now offered to state Enrolled Community Health Nurses for a period of 18 months. The programme will be offered in both Freetown and Makeni CLICk FOR APPLICATION NOTICE [ Download/View File ]
Jun 15, 2009, 14:00
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Press Release for Swine Flu by the Ag. Chief Medical Officer 28th April 2009
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The Director General of the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of a new strain of Swine Flu that was initially reported in Mexico & USA as a Public Health Event of International Concern, on Saturday 25th April 2009.
Apr 28, 2009, 15:34
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PRESS RELEASE: Fire outbreak at Connaught Hospital
The Female Surgical Ward at the Connaught Hospital referred to as Ward Four, adopted by the Zonta Club of Freetown has been destroyed by fire, a little after 2 AM today.
Apr 10, 2009, 10:53
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Fire Disaster Nine Confirmed Dead
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Nine deaths have been confirmed from the Oil Refinery Fire Disaster at Kissy in Freetown. Six of the Victims were brought in dead and the three whose conditions were described as very critical died in the hospital.
Mar 23, 2009, 17:30
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Release on Postings of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation hereby informs all District Medical Officers and Medical Superintendents across the country that the current posting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians dated 12th March, 2009 is put on hold until further notice.
Mar 17, 2009, 12:27
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Yellow Fever Outbreak in Bo District
Sierra Leone's Chief Medical Officer(Ag.), Dr. Kisito S. Daoh has been alerted of a reported case of yellow fever in the Bo district and laboratory tests conducted have confirmed evidence on two patients following results from the Institut Pasteur Laboratories in Abidjan and Dakar.
Dec 19, 2008, 12:28
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SIERRA LEONE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ILLEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Council has expressed grave concern over the illegal advertisements by individuals and organisations on public radio and television stations to advertise their medical practice and products.
Aug 23, 2007, 14:19
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PUBLIC NOTICE:National Maternal And Neonatal Tetanus Sensitization Campaign April 16 – 25 2007
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation and Partners will be conducting a National Maternal and Neonatal Sensitization Campaign from the 16 to 25 April, 2007.Aimed at reducing Maternal and Child Mortality due to tetanus across the country.
Mar 17, 2007, 15:30
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Health Ministry Gets New Director General of Medical Services.
The Public Service Commission of the Republic of Sierra Leone has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Arthur Williams as Director General of Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.
Dec 27, 2006, 16:58
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WHO's Dr. Luis Sambo Concludes Visit to Sierra Leone
The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Luis Gomez Sambo has concluded his visit to Sierra Leone after touring some of the major health facilities in the Bombali District Northern Sierra Leone. Click above link for full report.
Dec 6, 2006, 16:47
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Sierra Leone bags $30 million Dollars Support for Child Survival Programme
A $30 million US dollar grant has been approved by the World Bank for the accelerated Child Survival Development Programme of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The amount, provided by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) through the World Bank is intended for use over a period of five years. Click above link for the full report.
Dec 5, 2006, 15:31
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National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU) to be established
A one day Advocacy Workshop for Financial Resource Mobilization for the establishment of the National Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit (NPPU) in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has ended at the Country Lodge Conference Hall at Hill Station in Freetown.
Nov 30, 2006, 17:10
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MV Africa Mercy to render Medical Service in Sierra Leone.
A General Draft Protocol Agreement Document for the operations of Mercy Ships’ “Africa Mercy” vessel in Sierra Leone has been presented to the Minister of Health and Sanitation by a two-man delegation from Mercy Ships.
Nov 22, 2006, 16:53
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Sierra Leone to host WAHO Consultative Meeting on HIV/AIDS
Sierra Leone is to host this year's West African Health Organisation (WAHO) Consultative Meeting on HIV and AIDS for Programme Managers of West African countries in post conflict situation schedule to take place at the Bintumani Hotel Aberdeen from November 14 to 17, 2006.
Nov 10, 2006, 20:49
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Planned Presentation on the Status of Drug Supply to Three Districts
Presentation on the status of the drugs and medical supplies ordered for the three districts, Kambia in the north, Kailahun in the east and Pujehun in the south by the European Union through the Health Sector Support Project (HSSP) will be delivered at a meeting scheduled for Monday November 13, 2006 at the Country Lodge Complex Conference Centre in Hill Station, Freetown.
Nov 10, 2006, 17:00
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Pre-Launching National Malaria-Measles Press Conference
The Acting Minister of Health and Sanitation, Ibrahim Sesay has reiterated government’s continued strides and commitment in forging ahead with the challenges that would drastically reduce the high incidence of maternal and Infant Mortality in the country. Click above link for the full report.
Nov 7, 2006, 18:00
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This Website is being updated with fresh data
Please note that this website is still being updated with fresh data that was compiled from all over Sierra Leone. The final version of this website with the formal presentation of data will be officially launched shortly in Freetown.
Oct 27, 2006, 01:30
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Sierra Leone Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with the Pink Charity Fund and other partners request that recognition of the international dedication of Breast Cancer to this month of October is observed by all Sierra Leoneans. Many women have lost their lives whilst some are currently very ill with breast cancer. Many others have been diagnosed early, been treated and have recovered but still live in fear of recurrences.CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR MORE.
Oct 3, 2006, 13:18
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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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