AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaria Services: The Health Ministry has trained 20 laboratory professionals in malaria microscopy, rapid tests and quality assurance to improve diagnosis in Freetown and the provinces. Hospital Preparedness: Sierra Leone is seeking China’s support to upgrade the Jui Friendship Hospital and build a permanent NPHA complex at Kerry Town; the proposals aim to strengthen care and readiness for future outbreaks. Mental Health: After tremors in Freetown, the NPHA urged communities to rely on verified updates and said fear or distress can be a normal response—not a sign of an impending disaster. A separate ministry symposium focused on healthier workplaces and reducing stigma. Health Financing: Government officials and UNECA are pressing for sustainable domestic funding to address gaps in healthcare delivery. Ebola Watch: The deadly Bundibugyo outbreak in the DRC has surpassed 9,000 confirmed cases. Ervebo is being given to frontline workers, but its protection against this strain remains under study. Access and Inclusion: MoPED and MSF are strengthening their partnership to improve healthcare, while a human-rights training urged action against stigma that can block key populations from accessing services.
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