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Update COVID-19 08 September 2020

08 September 2020 — Thirty (30) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 3253 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, four hundred, and thirty-nine (4439). To date, two thousand, three hundred, and seven (2307) patients have recovered and been discharged, including thirty-six (36) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, one hundred, and twelve (2112) and twenty (20) deaths.  The new death is a female Rwandan of 70 years old.

WHO continues to build capacity of nurses for baby friendly hospitals in the context...

The COVID-19 pandemic in Sierra Leone disrupted the health system, especially the delivery of routine services. As infection prevention and control measures are being practiced and monitored, the implementation of routine services has commenced in order to ensure the gains made over the years are maintained. In this regard, capacity building on Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative has commenced for maternity staff in the regional hospitals.

Update COVID-19 07 September 2020

07 September 2020 — Thirty-five (35) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4457 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, four hundred, and nine (4409). To date, two thousand, two hundred, and seventy-one (2271) patients have recovered and been discharged, including thirty-six (36) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, one hundred, and nineteen (2119) and nineteen (19) deaths.  

Adopting a multi-sectoral approach to fighting cholera

Early in September, the Ministry of Health in Tanzania Mainland embarked on finalizing development of its National Multi-Sectoral Cholera Prevention and Control Plan (NMCPCP).  Adopting a multi-sectoral approach to fighting cholera, the plan identifies and strengthens the linkages among government departments, multi and bi lateral development partners, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), whose actions contribute to the reduction of risk of cholera and prevention at local and national levels. 

 

WHO works with the Army to educate a fishing community about COVID-19 in Uganda

Kampala, 7 September 2020:- At Rwenshama point of entry on the shores of Lake Edward in Rukungiri district, western Uganda, it’s a warm windy day and the place is bustling with activity. At one end, many sailors in groups of over eight are standing by their boats and preparing their nets for the day’s catch. On the other side, others are preparing to set off into the lake while in a permanent shelter, another group has displayed their catch for the day for all to see and buy the fish of their choice. 

Update COVID-19 06 September 2020

06 September 2020 — Twenty-five (25) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 3481 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, three hundred, and seventy-four (4374). To date, two thousand, two hundred, and thirty-five (2235) patients have recovered and been discharged, including thirty-six (36) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, one hundred, and twenty (2120) and nineteen (19) deaths.  The new death is female Rwandan of 76 years old in Kigali.

WHO donates lifesaving equipment and medical supplies to help fight COVID-19 in Sier...

The World Health Organization continues to expend its strategic technical expertise support to include logistical and operational support to the Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to respond to COCID-19 pandemic. This was demonstrated with the recent donation of COVID-19 response supplies and equipment worth more than 500,000 US Dollars.

Update COVID-19 05 September 2020

05 September 2020 — Forty-five (45) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 4420 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, three hundred, and forty-nine (4349). To date, two thousand, one hundred, and ninety-nine (2199) patients have recovered and been discharged, including eight (8) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, one hundred, and thirty-two (2132) and eighteen (18) deaths.

Update COVID-19 04 September 2020

04 September 2020 — Forty-nine (49) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 5795 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to four thousand, three hundred, and four (4304). To date, two thousand, one hundred, and ninety-one (2191) patients have recovered and been discharged, including twenty-eight (28) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two thousand, and ninety-five (2095) and eighteen (18) deaths.