Last week Austin Demby received a high del from USAID. Their discussions focused on strengthening partnerships & other areas of future collaboration. Austin Demby is optimistic about deepening the already existing relationship with USAID to achieve better health outcomes.

⁦US Ambassador, Brian David Hunt visited me and some members of the Demby and Kutubu families. The visit was to join us in mourning the death of our matriarch, Mrs. Edna Hawa Demby Nee Kutubu and to sign the book of condolence. The family is deeply touched and greatly honored.

Come rain or shine, #MoH Austin Demby Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha completed a walk in support of 6 months exclusive breastfeeding for babies. Breast milk is the most essential nutrient for the wellbeing of newborns. #BobbiWataSweet #CloseTheGap

As we laid my mum to rest last week, there is a lot my family is grateful for this week, as Maya starts grad school Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Suuba dawns a white coat Columbia University while Sadia dawns a white coat UCSF School of Medicine. You ladies make us very proud parents

Minister Austin Demby emphasized the Ministry of Health's commitment to the Person-Life Centered Stages Approach, which the donated vehicles will help achieve.

I've been informed that some officials or people claiming to be are asking for Nle 5,000 to help facilitate issuance of Pin Codes for health care workers. We encourage everyone to report these cases to the ACC. Francis Ben Kaifala🇸🇱 and his team will ensure that #WeWillDeliver justice

As part of his visit to #SierraLeone, UNICEF Regional Director for WCA Gilles Fagninou, met with the Minister of Health. They discussed key priorities and strategies to further improve the country’s primary healthcare for children and mothers.    #ForEveryChild quality healthcare

Austin Demby and Mercy Ships are excited to announce the return of the Global Mercy to #SierraLeone for another year. This time, more than 1,400 people will receive free life-transforming surgeries, and the ship will continue to train local healthcare workers.

Shutting out the Mpox virus in Sierra Leone requires denying access through prevention, early detection & swift response. This remains the key message and priority for #MoH’s Austin Demby & #NationalPublicHealthAgency in today’s first press conference on the disease.

No Mpox case in Sierra Leone!!! #MoH and #NPHA on high alert.

#MoH's Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha just commissioned a new solar installation project for Bo Government Hospital. It covers 70% of the hospital's energy needs, with plans to expand to 100%. Austin Demby is grateful to John Hopkins, Direct Relief, #SCCM, #IGPC & others who made this possible.

Great to discuss SaLone’s pandemic prevention, preparedness, & response at 74 WHO-Afro’s Regional Conference in Brazzaville. Glad to connect with old friends ⁦Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus⁩ ⁦Femi Oke⁩ Africa CDC Dir. General Kaseya, & my new friend President of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso

My colleague and friend Dr. Faustine Ndugulile voted the next Regional Director for WHO-Afro. Congratulations RD-designate Ndugulile. Looking forward to working with you.

We’ve made progress against preventable maternal & child deaths, but we’re stagnating. Today, I joined Austin Demby & partners to discuss reviving momentum. We must advocate at the highest levels of govts & position maternal & child health at the centre of development efforts.

Been a productive wk for SL at the 74th RC in Brazza. Was incredible to be with my brother ⁦Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus⁩ & sister ⁦Dr Matshidiso Moeti⁩ as we rededicated our collective commitment to health equity, client-centered care and health security on the continent ⁦President Julius Maada Bio⁩

Great meeting with Austin Demby, Minister of Health, Sierra Leone. We discussed the country’s continued progress in reducing maternal and child mortality, and I assured him of WHO African Region’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone's efforts toward meeting the SDG targets. #RC74AFRO

#VOA I caught up with Sierra Leone’s Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby at the WHO African Region Regional Meeting in Brazzaville, Congo. Dr. Demby says the country is working to head off any possible mpox outbreak and continues to work to reduce malaria cases. youtu.be/Z6_G6jLhTCA?fe…

African leaders have taken a critical step in committing to child survival through the endorsement of the #WHA resolution 77.5. on ‘Accelerating progress towards reducing maternal, newborn& child mortality, we must build on the momentum generated by the WHA resolution.

Austin Demby just completed a thorough & fruitful deliberations with PIH Sierra Leone about the progress & expectations of the ongoing construction of the Maternal Centre of Excellence Hospital in Kono. This facility will serve thousands of women & children within the district.

Minister of Health, Austin Demby just delivered a keynote address at a curricula development meeting organised by #COMAHS. This is the first step towards the growth of dental education, public health, nursing & midwifery, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in #SierraLeone