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Reproductive Health / FP**
Reproductive Health Services Annual Progressive Report 2007.
The RH/FP Programme focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality with emphasis on supporting district hospitals particularly in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care. By doing so the Programme contributes to MOHS goal, which is “to provide quality, affordable and accessible health care services to the people of Sierra Leone”. DOWNLOAD FILE TO SEE PROGRESSIVE REPORT FROM 2004 to December 2007. [ Download/View File ]
May 7, 2008, 14:00
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Traditional Medicines
Sierra Leone Observes Africa Traditional Medicine Day
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Sierra Leone on Friday August 31, 2007 joined other countries in Africa in commemorating the Fifth (5th ) African Traditional Medicine Day on the theme: “ Research and Development of Traditional Medicine in the World Health Organization (WHO) African region with a Workshop on Research and Development.
Sep 14, 2007, 13:41
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Food & Nutrition
Nutrition Programme Manager For Burkina FASO
The Programme Manager of the National Food and Nutrition Programme in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Miss Sylvetta Scott has been invited to attend the West African Health Organization Focal Points Mid Term Review Meeting to be held in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso next Tuesday August 21,2007.
Aug 17, 2007, 12:06
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Traditional Medicines
President Kabbah Launches National Policy on Traditional Medicine
President Kabbah has said that “Traditional Medicine is not a practice of the past but a hope for our future”.
Aug 6, 2007, 18:18
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Food & Nutrition
National Nutrition Day Forum Ends.
The First National Nutrition Day Forum organized by the West African Health Organization (WAHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Helen Keller International and partners has successfully ended at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown.
Jul 20, 2007, 13:27
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Maternal Child Health/ EPI*
Press Briefing On The Second Round Of The National Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Campaign.
The UNICEF Project manager on Immunisation Dr. Ismaila Nuhu Maksha has on behalf of the UN county team congratulated government and its partners for reaching a national coverage of 85 % during the first round of the national maternal and neonatal tetanus campaign.
May 24, 2007, 15:30
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Malaria
Sierra Leone Observes Africa Malaria Day.
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Health and Sanitation Minister, Abator Thomas has called on school children and students of tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone to act as Advocates and Ambassadors for the prevention and control of malaria in the country.
May 1, 2007, 09:13
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STI** / HIV-AIDS
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS SECRETARIAT MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SANITATION HEALTH SECTOR RESPONSE GROUP (ARG)
The Health Sector Response Group is planning refresher training on Rapid Testing and Antiretroviral (ARG) Treatment for peripheral health unit staff in the districts.
Apr 20, 2007, 15:29
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Environmental Sanitation
Activity Report on Chlorination of Traditional Wells – Nationwide
Sierra Leone is a cholera prone country and every year incidences of diarrhoeal diseases occur at the beginning and the end of the rains. Diarrhoea poses a serious threat to child survival in Sierra Leone and therefore becomes the most frequent and significant illness among children under five years of age.
Jan 28, 2007, 19:02
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Food & Nutrition
Nutrition Training For Nursing Staff Ends
The two week training for Nursing Staff of the Princess Christian Maternity and Ola During Children’s hospitals which aimed at reducing the incidence of maternal and child mortality in the two hospitals has ended with the Keynote Speaker and Specialist Gynaecologist Consultant, Dr. Ibraham David Thorlie appealing to the entire staff to make the two institutions a Baby-friendly entity for mothers and children.
Nov 20, 2006, 17:14
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Maternal Child Health/ EPI*
Japanese Government Joins Fight Against Child Mortality
The government of Japan has approved funding in the area of child and maternal health in Sierra Leone through UNICEF for the year 2008. One Million nine hundred and sixty three thousand and fifty nine United States dollars ($1,963,059)has been approved for the project entitled 'Scaling up effective strategies to reduce Child and maternal mortality in Sierra Leone".
Nov 16, 2006, 14:53
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Malaria
Sierra Leone to Launch an Integrated Campaign: Targeting 900,000 children (0-59 months) for measles, malaria, vitamin A and de-worming
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with health sector partners, including the World Health Organisations, UNICEF, Sierra Leone and Canadian Red Cross Societies, The Church of Latter Day Saints, Universal Logistics Company will support a week long Integrated Child Survival Campaign. The Campaign will target about 900,000 children under-fives old. Click above link for the full release.
Nov 6, 2006, 17:39
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Food & Nutrition
Hear from Ms. Sylvetta Scott, the Programme Manager for Food & Nutrition
Ms. Sylvetta Scott, the Programme Manager for Food & Nutrition at the Ministry of Health in Sierra Leone holds a Masters degree in Nutrition from London University (King’s College) and a Masters in Public Health from the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. She recently spoke to the Ministry's Website Team. Click the above link for her words.
Oct 26, 2006, 14:42
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OTHER PROGRAMMES
An Overview of the Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis Programmes
Dr Joseph Brima Koroma, Manager of the National Onchocerciasis Control Programme and the Lymphatic Filariasis Control Programme recently spoke to the Ministry's website and gave a broad overview of the Programmes with respect to historical and current activities. Click the above link to read his words.
Oct 26, 2006, 14:40
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OTHER PROGRAMMES
Mission Statement, Objectives and Activities of the ONCHO and FL Programme
Click the above link for the Mission Statement, Objectives and Activities of the National Onchocerciasis (ONCHO) Control Programme and Lymphatic Filariasis (FL) Programme at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone.
Aug 22, 2006, 14:24
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Traditional Medicines
Meet Mr. Babara M.S. Turay, Manager for Traditional Medicine Programme
My name is Babara Morie S. Turay. I am the Manager in charge of the Traditional Medicine Programme under the Ministry of Health. I am also the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS).
Aug 11, 2006, 14:42
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Traditional Medicines
Mission, Objective, Achievements and Aims of the Traditional Medicine Programme
A training school has been constructed in Makeni and one healing center in Kono district which conducts safe and clean delivery of children. Workshops are conducted at regular intervals to sensitize people on the need to work together with the orthodox doctors in order for there to be harmony in the profession and compliment efforts.
Aug 11, 2006, 14:29
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School Health
Meet Mr. Francis Nylander, Manager of School Health Programme
My name is Dr Francis Edward Nylander, senior specialist and Programme Manager of the National School Health Programme and Adolescent Health (AH) in the ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS).
Aug 11, 2006, 14:05
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School Health
Mission, Objective, Achievements and Aims of the School Health Program
De-worming campaigns have been carried out in every district across the country especially in schools that run a school feeding programme supported by WFP.
Aug 11, 2006, 13:47
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Reproductive Health / FP**
Meet Dr Daoh, Manager for Reproductive Health Programme
My name is Kisito Sheku Daoh. I obtained my Medical Degree from the University of Parma, Italy in 1982. I also have a Post Graduate degree in Obstetric and Gynecology in 1983.
Aug 11, 2006, 13:15
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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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