The NPHA Sierra Leone is a science-based government organisation established to address public health concerns and ensure global health security compliance.
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National Public Health Agency retweeted
Le FETP intermédiaire du Burkina Faso organise son premier atelier pour ses résidents de la cohorte 4 du 4 au 15 mars 2024 à Koudougou. 1/5
ALT Vue des participants de la cohorte 4 FETP intermédiaire en salle, Burkina Faso, mars 2024
National Public Health Agency retweeted
We have the tools to eliminate #CervicalCancer.
But still, 350,000 women continue to die from the disease every year.
I urge leaders to commit to eliminating cervical cancer and ensuring women’s and girls' right to dignified, quality care.
I thank the governments of Colombia and Spain for organizing the first International Forum on Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative. My thanks as well to key partners on this life-saving journey.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
The MOH and NPHA will host a four-day workshop on Laboratory Mapping Data utilisation and Analysis Training from March 5th to 8th, 2024. The workshop aims to enhance stakeholders' capacity to manage, visualise, and update the LabMap dataset and improve decision-making.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
A dose of an #HPV vaccine and new screening and treatment tools can make #CervicalCancer history.
Still, the lives of too many women are cut short by this preventable disease depending on where they live.
A must read piece by my colleagues @MoetiTshidi and @DirOPSPAHO: telegraph.co.uk/global-healt…
National Public Health Agency retweeted
“My message to the world is: save the children.”
Dr. Imad Dardonah speaks from the only paediatric hospital in northern Gaza.
@WHO warns hunger & malnutrition are on the rise among children, breastfeeding & pregnant women. who.int/emergencies/situatio…
The MOH and NPHA will host a four-day workshop on Laboratory Mapping Data utilisation and Analysis Training from March 5th to 8th, 2024. The workshop aims to enhance stakeholders' capacity to manage, visualise, and update the LabMap dataset and improve decision-making.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
#SierraLeone's largest-ever bed net campaign is still underway. Over 5 million insecticide-treated nets are being distributed across the country using a digitized registration system.
The bed nets have been procured with funding from @GlobalFund.
#EndMalaria #Foreverychild
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Today, the @AfricaCDC and @UNICEF announced an expanded partnership dedicated to strengthening primary healthcare, supply chain management, pooled procurement and local manufacturing, and emergency response.
Read more 👇🏼
africacdc.org/news-item/afri… @JeanKaseya2 @TedChaiban
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Most children with #cancer can be cured. Yet, it is a leading cause of death for children.
To increase survival rates for childhood cancer:
✅Diagnose on time
✅Access and complete treatment
✅Manage toxicity
✅Monitor for relapse
ALT Warning signs of childhood cancers: unexplained weight loss, unexplained fever and bone and joint pain
National Public Health Agency retweeted
In a race against the world’s top infectious killer, #Cambodia's third national Tuberculosis (TB) Prevalence Survey is set to reveal crucial data.
📷WHO/Tytaart
ALT A health worker analyzes the result of a patient’s chest X-ray during a cluster operation in Kep Province as a part of Cambodia’s third national TB Prevalence Survey.
ICAP Country Director Mame Awa Toure and team discuss Epidemic-Ready Primary Health Care, a project aiming to strengthen primary healthcare systems to combat potential epidemics by empowering healthcare workers, enhancing infection prevention, and fostering community engagement.
Prof. Foday Sahr, the Executive Director, led the ICAP team on a tour of the National Public Health Agency Office in Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone, highlighting the importance of collaboration among organisations in enhancing health outcomes.
ICAP Sierra Leone donates office essentials to the National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone, enhancing workspace functionality and supporting public health initiatives.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Our Immunization specialist @dr_dadari met with @AFENETAfrica Nigeria to boost collaboration with the immunization #ZeroDose learning hub.
Discussions focused on missed communities, aiming for health equity with planned strategies.
Together, for a healthier future in Africa.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
This massive exercise in the entire country, and even the remotest places, will certainly reduce child mortality in #SierraLeone
#SierraLeone's largest-ever bed net campaign is still underway. Over 5 million insecticide-treated nets are being distributed across the country using a digitized registration system.
The bed nets have been procured with funding from @GlobalFund.
#EndMalaria #Foreverychild
National Public Health Agency retweeted
HR Director needed for the role of a lifetime!
This lead #volunteer position on a Mercy Ships hospital vessel is responsible for supporting more than a thousand crewmembers from dozens of different nations.
#FindYourPlaceOnBoard #HRVolunteer #MercyShips
National Public Health Agency retweeted
.@WHO works closely w/ the Republic of Korea to achieve #HealthforAll.
We thank 🇰🇷 for their strong commitment to many areas of WHO’s work, including #UHC, the health workforce, #COVID19 and other emergencies, #AMR, noncommunicable diseases monitoring, & climate change & health.
ALT Health center in Kwikila, Papua New Guinea, supported and built up by the Korea International Cooperation Agency. Photo by WHO/Yoshi Shimizu
National Public Health Agency retweeted
AFENET's Board of Directors led by Prof Ernest Kenu & Management led by Dr Simon Antara are meeting in Accra, Ghana to discuss the strategic direction of Public Health in Africa and the opportunities to continue to promote a healthier Africa.
