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Dr Mufunda delivering statement on behalf of UN

Ministry of Health disseminates Standards for Adolescent Health Services

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) in collaboration with…
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Prof Munty Jones Representing HE the President

Sierra Leone Commemorates World AIDS Day 2013

Sierra Leone commemorated World AIDS 2013 Day (WAD) on 1 December…
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Mr Kanu launching the documents

Sierra Leone Launches National Road Safety Policy, Strategy and Trust Fund

Sierra Leone launched its first National Road Safety Policy,…
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The Minister of health Launching the documents

Ministry of Health Launches National NCDs Policy and Strategic Plan 2013-2017

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) launched Sierra Leone’s…
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Mr Toyberg-Frandzen delivering the opening remarks

United Nations Family in Sierra Leone Holds Joint Health Fair Day

The United Nations Joint Medical Services (UNJMS) hosted a one day…
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Deputy-II of Health launching the Strategic Plan

Sierra Leone Launches National Tobacco Control Strategic Plan on World No Tobacco Day 2013

Sierra Leone commemorated World No Tobacco Day 2013 on 31 May 2013 on…
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Dr Gakuruh and Dr Jambai signing a Memorandum.

WHO Donates $159,000 Worth of Various Items to Ministry of Health

The World Health Organization donated various items including,…
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OPV administration by the deputy Ministry of health Dr Abu Bakarr Fofanah

African Vaccination Week (AVW) Sierra Leone

The Polio NIDs campaign coupled with AVW was officially launched on…
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Nutrition Stakeholders in Sierra Leone with leadership from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and technical support from WHO ended a 3 day micronutrient stakeholder consultative technical workshop on 12 April 2013 in Freetown. The meeting was held to engage partners to come up with concrete strategies and recommendations that will guide a successful conduct of the 2013 National Micronutrient Survey as well as to finalize the survey protocol. The opening session of the meeting was graced by Mr Fo

Stakeholders Hold Planning Meeting for 2013 National Micronutrient Survey

Nutrition Stakeholders in Sierra Leone with leadership from the…
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Dr Gaturukuh/WHO presenting findings on coordination

Ministry of Health and Partners Conduct Post Epidemic Evaluation of Recent Cholera Outbreak

Sierra Leone conducted post epidemic evaluation of the cholera…
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