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HEALTHCARE FINANCING STRATEGY - Ministry of …

(6 days ago) Webof this Sierra Leone Health Financing (SLHF) Strategy. Ideally, the above challenges need to be addressed for the country to meet its obligations as per the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone1 that guarantees the highest quality healthcare services to …

https://portal.mohs.gov.sl/download/33/publications/1583/healthcare-financing-strategy-2021-2025-final-version-for-printing-19-11-21.pdf

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NATIONAL HEALTH SECTOR STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2025 …

(8 days ago) WebNHSSP 2021-2025, Figure 1 Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Sierra Leone – Theory of Change). Vision All people in Sierra Leone have access to affordable quality healthcare services and health security without suffering undue financial hardship. Mission

https://portal.mohs.gov.sl/download/33/publications/1579/nhssp-abridged-version_ns_16-11-21-dir-22-11-21.pdf

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Sierra Leone - World Health Organization (WHO)

(5 days ago) WebThe Programme Budget 2020-2021 broke all-time records in terms of programme budget funding and implementation. US$ 2 billion (34%) more funded than in 2018–2019 and US$ 1.3 billion (25%) more implemented. Top 20 contributors provided 71% of all funds available.

https://www.who.int/about/accountability/results/who-results-report-2020-2021/2021/sierra-leone

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Sierra Leone Receives Additional Support for Access and Effective

(4 days ago) WebThe World Bank approved an $8.5 million grant in additional financing to support affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Sierra Leone. The funds will provide upfront financing to help purchase and deploy coronavirus vaccines, and to strengthen relevant health systems necessary for a successful deployment and to prepare for future …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/06/08/sierra-leone-receives-additional-support-for-access-and-effective-vaccines-deployment

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Improving Access to Healthcare in Sierra Leone: The Role of the …

(3 days ago) Web1. Introduction. Multiple barriers prevent an equitable access to healthcare services in low-income countries (LICs), leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates for both acute and chronic diseases, especially in rural communities [1,2,3].Sierra Leone is one of the least developed countries worldwide, where access to healthcare is mostly constrained by …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8472563/

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SIERRA LEONE 2021 - Ministry of Health & Sanitation

(7 days ago) WebIn Sierra Leone, the Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) assessment was developed by a Technical Working Group (TWG) comprising staff from the Health Financing Unit (HFU) under the Directorate of Policy, Planning and Information (DPPI) at the MOHS and; other INGOs and implementing partners were also included.

https://portal.mohs.gov.sl/download/33/publications/1652/sierra-leone-health-financing-progress-matrix-report_web.pdf

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the health sector

(4 days ago) Webpeople in Sierra Leone have access to affordable quality health care services and health security without suffering undue financial hardship.” The NHSSP 2021-2025 provided a costed plan for the health sector and noted that the Sierra Leone health system is under-resourced; therefore lack of financing is a barrier to the execution of health sector

https://mohs.gov.sl/download/48/reports/17649/r9_rmet_sierraleone_2023.pdf

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2 million People to Receive Maternal and Child Health Services in

(Just Now) WebThe World Bank today approved $60 million grant financing to support maternal and child health services for 2 million people in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project, funded by a $40 million International Development Association (IDA)* grant and $20 million grant from the Global Financing …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/12/09/2-million-people-to-receive-maternal-and-child-health-services-in-sierra-leone-amid-covid-19-pandemic

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Strengthening Health Systems in Sierra Leone

(4 days ago) WebAugust 19, 2015. ICAP, a major research center located at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, was awarded funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the Government of Sierra Leone’s response to health threats through the strengthening of health systems, enabling the West African nation to improve its

https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/strengthening-health-systems-sierra-leone

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The redistributive effect of the public health system: the case of

(1 days ago) WebThe Sierra Leone public healthcare system redistributes resources and reduces income inequality. However, the redistributive effect occurs largely thanks to PHC services being markedly pro-poor, and the Sierra Leone health system could be more equitable. Policy-makers interested in improving Sierra Leone public health system equity and reducing

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37990623/

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Health sector fragmentation: three examples from Sierra Leone

(3 days ago) WebHealth sector fragmentation across structures, funding, and external actor engagement has been widely discussed in global health literature, often from a high-level perspective [5, 32, 35, 43,44,45,46].In several low-income countries including Sierra Leone, prolonged external dependence, donors’ misalignment, and a proliferation of partner and donor involvement …

https://globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12992-018-0447-5

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The World Bank Approves new Grant for Sierra Leone to Further

(9 days ago) WebCash transfers help poor families to invest in better food, education and preventive health care of their children, thus contributing toward building the human capital of these children,” said Abdu Muwonge, World Bank Country Manager for Sierra Leone. “This financing will build on the existing Social Safety Net project; it will help expand

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/03/08/the-world-bank-approves-new-grant-for-sierra-leone-to-further-strengthen-social-safety-nets-and-boost-resilient-recovery

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Global Health Sierra Leone - U.S. Agency for International …

(8 days ago) WebU.S. assistance is instrumental to implementation of the government of Sierra Leone’s national health strategy. USAID activities strengthen Sierra Leone’s fragile health system and contribute to improvements in the delivery of quality health services at facilities across the country. The USAID health program in Sierra Leone also addresses key U.S. …

https://www.usaid.gov/sierra-leone/global-health

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Sierra Leone - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WebSierra Leone Country Overview World Health Organization. Sierra Leone is the first country in the African Region to conduct a second JEE, and the third country in the world to use the third edition of the JEE

https://www.who.int/countries/sle/

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Health Financing in Sierra Leone FP Financing Roadmap

(Just Now) WebDocument Type: Health financing profile or assessment. Topic (s): Health insurance. Cost or financing data, trends, or projections. Region (s): Sub-Saharan Africa or All Africa. Country (ies): Sierra Leone.

https://fpfinancingroadmap.org/resources/health-financing-sierra-leone

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Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) -- Sierra …

(1 days ago) WebSierra Leone. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID anticipates awarding a five year cooperative agreement (CA) to advance and sustain improved health outcomes for Sierra Leoneans with a focus on, but not limited to: children

https://researchfunding.duke.edu/strengthening-integrated-health-services-activity-sihsa-sierra-leone

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Sierra Leone’s Free Health Care Initiative: Financing implications

(9 days ago) Webhealth system, trends in the Sierra Leone National Health Accounts from 2004 to 2013 were examined (published in 2007, 2012 and 2015). Government accounts – both • Donor funding to government and also on drugs and medical consumables was key to the increase in spending on health • Total health expenditure (THE) is estimated to have

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/585a9b72e5274a13030000f8/Sierra-Leone-Free-Health-Care-Initiative-Financing-Implications.pdf

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Sierra Leone Basic Package of Essential Health Services

(6 days ago) WebJPWF Joint Program of Work and Funding MCH Aide Maternal and Child Health Aide MCHP Maternal and Child Health Post MDG Millennium Development Goals MEST Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology improving the health of all citizens of Sierra Leone by defining a functional and resilient national . Sierra Leone Basic Package of …

https://platform.who.int/docs/default-source/mca-documents/policy-documents/operational-guidance/SLE-MN-32-01-OPERATIONAL-GUIDANCE-2015-eng-GoSL-2015-Basic-Package-of-Essential-Health-Services-2015-2020.pdf

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Global Fund Grants in Sierra Leone

(1 days ago) WebGlobal Fund Grants in Sierra Leone. 23 April 2020. There were over US$2 million of non-compliant and fraudulent transactions in purchases of goods and services under the Global Fund’s HIV/AIDS and TB/malaria/Health System Strengthening grants in Sierra Leone, during 2016, 2017 and 2018.

https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/oig/updates/2020-04-23-global-fund-grants-in-sierra-leone/

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CDC in Sierra Leone Global Health CDC

(1 days ago) WebHIV and TB Strategic focus. CDC has supported PEPFAR activities in Sierra Leone for 10 years. In 2020, Sierra Leone became an official PEPFAR country. CDC took over the PEPFAR program in 2024. CDC continues to support the National HIV Response in 15 healthcare facilities in accordance with UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals. CDC supports …

https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/countries/sierra-leone.html

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Digitalizing disease surveillance: experience from Sierra Leone

(1 days ago) WebAbstract. The Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system was adopted by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2008, which was based on paper-based tools for health data recording and reporting from health facilities to the national level. The Sierra Leone MoH introduced the implementation of electronic case-based disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38813658/

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A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There's little help

(6 days ago) WebSierra Leone this year declared a war on the cheap synthetic drug called kush, calling it an epidemic and a national threat Ansu Konneh, the director of mental health at the Ministry of Social

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/synthetic-drug-ravages-youth-sierra-leone-people-chained-110581324

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The state of mental health among Ebola virus disease survivors …

(8 days ago) WebMethods A cross-sectional study of 595 EVD survivors and 403 close contacts (n=998) from Sierra Leone assessed via in-person survey between November 2021 and March 2022. The assessment included validated mental health screening tools (Patient Health Questionnaire-9, PTSD Checklist-5, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Drug …

https://gh.bmj.com/content/9/5/e015098

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Devex Newswire: Rwanda, Sierra Leone get results-based …

(2 days ago) WebTwo innovative new funds will launch in Rwanda and Sierra Leone to improve early education — but the funding from donors will be tied to achieving specific results. Also in today’s edition

https://www.devex.com/news/devex-newswire-rwanda-sierra-leone-get-results-based-education-funds-107669

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Sierra Leone: A cheap synthetic drug called kush is ravaging youth …

(7 days ago) WebA young man smokes Kush at a hideout in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Monday, April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/ Misper Apawu) FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — In Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. Trash-strewn alleys are lined with boys and young men slumped in addiction. Healthcare services are severely limited.

https://apnews.com/article/sierra-leone-drug-addiction-0e04dee6f4f471c9cf732e63d5b37bcb

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Statement From Dr. Naveen Rao, Senior Vice President of the …

(9 days ago) WebOver the next five years, The Rockefeller Foundation is working to reimagine the future of health systems with an ambitious $100 million investment of catalytic funding to increase the quality and efficiency of climate-health finance and strengthen surveillance systems to address new and worsening health emergencies stemming from the climate

https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/statement-from-dr-naveen-rao-senior-vice-president-of-the-health-initiative-at-the-rockefeller-foundation-on-world-health-assembly-2024/

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Sierra Leone National Research for Health Policy - Ministry of …

(3 days ago) WebThe MoHS directorate responsible for research for health was established in 2009. Health research is mentioned in the National Health and Sanitation Policy (2021). The Policy on Traditional Medicine (2005)4 also implores the Government of Sierra Leone to encourage and support research and development activities.

https://portal.mohs.gov.sl/download/33/publications/1580/sierra-leone-national-research-for-health-policy-06-12-21-final-draft-a5.pdf

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Sierra Leone concludes First Round of a Nationwide Polio …

(6 days ago) WebFreet own, Sierra Leone, 22 nd May 2024 —The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and National Public Health Agency with support of WHO and other partners including UNICEF, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance have completed the first …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/sierra-leone/news/sierra-leone-concludes-first-round-nationwide-polio-vaccination

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A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There’s little help

(5 days ago) WebFREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — In Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. Trash-strewn alleys are lined with boys and young men slumped in addiction. Healthcare services are

https://wtop.com/world/2024/05/a-synthetic-drug-ravages-youth-in-sierra-leone-theres-little-help-and-some-people-are-chained/

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UNDP launches Youth-Led Innovation Challenge 2024

(8 days ago) WebSierra Leone. UNDP launches Youth-Led Innovation Challenge 2024. The Resident Representative of UNDP Sierra Leone, Fredrick Ampiah with the Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Madam, Yema Mimi Soba-Stephens and Executive Chairman of the EPA ,Dr. Abu-Bakarr Massaquoi at the launch. Desmonda Aminata Cole.

https://www.undp.org/sierra-leone/news/undp-launches-youth-led-innovation-challenge-2024

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Mental health in the workplace:bridging research and practice

(4 days ago) WebInside the Movement to Transform Mental Health in Sierra Leone. May 15, 2024. For Healthy Aging, Stay Connected. May 07, 2024. Research Identifies Characteristics of Cities That Would Support Young People’s Mental Health . March 25, 2024. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/mental-health-in-the-workplacebridging-research-and-practice

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Bridging the gap to accelerate malaria vaccination rollout in Africa

(1 days ago) WebAfrica is gradually making strides in fighting malaria across the continent through the Accelerating Malaria Vaccine Introduction and Rollout in Africa (AMVIRA) initiative. As Burundi, Chad, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Niger are gearing up for the introduction and rollout of the malaria vaccines, the World …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/benin/news/bridging-gap-accelerate-malaria-vaccination-rollout-africa-through-experience-sharing

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Government of Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation

(3 days ago) WebSierra Leone Malaria Control Strategic Plan 2016-2020 pg. 14 Executive summary Malaria remains a serious public health challenge causing immense morbidity and mortality. It is a major impediment to socio-economic development leading to poverty. Substantial malaria control investments have been made in Sierra Leone in the last decade in the

https://portal.mohs.gov.sl/download/40/plans-and-policies/1646/malaria-control-strategic-plan-2016-2020-final.pdf

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Participant perspectives on incentives for TB preventative therapy

(8 days ago) WebAuthors. Ayesha Appa, Amanda P Miller, Robin Fatch, Allen Kekibiina, Brian Beesiga, Julian Adong, Nneka Emenyonu, Kara Marson, Monica Getahun, Moses Kamya, Winnie

https://chibe.upenn.edu/publications/participant-perspectives-on-incentives-for-tb-preventative-therapy-adherence-and-reduced-alcohol-use-a-qualitative-study/

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PMNCH partners rally in support of WHA maternal, newborn and …

(2 days ago) WebA standing-room crowd gathered in Geneva for the opening PMNCH side event of the 77th World Health Assembly: Galvanizing Political Leadership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, co-hosted by the Government of South Africa. The event focused on the need, opportunities and challenges for accelerating progress toward the maternal and child …

https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/27-05-2024-pmnch-partners-rally-in-support-of-wha-maternal-newborn-and-child-health-resolution

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Collaborating to Improve Public Health Emergency Management …

(4 days ago) WebCollaboration is key to improving public health emergency management. With the leadership of the Mozambique Ministry of Health (MoH), VillageReach Mozambique conducted visits to Ethiopia and Sierra Leone so that MoH decision-makers, PHEOC technicians and key personnel involved in public health emergency management could …

https://www.villagereach.org/2024/05/30/collaborating-to-improve-public-health-emergency-management-in-mozambique/

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