Tackling a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone
In early July, more than 197,000 children aged between 6 months and 15 years were vaccinated against measles in a targeted immunization campaign in Koinadugu district, Sierra Leone. The reactive campaign was conducted by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation with support from the World Health Organization, UNICEF, DFID, the World Bank and other health partners followingContinue reading Tackling a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone
New Year 2018 Message from the UN Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone
Irish Aid UN Volunteer lends support to youth empowerment in Sierra Leone
By UNFPA Sierra Leone FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 17 July 2018 – Ellen Donnelly came to Sierra Leone as a volunteer programme specialist in youth and gender, contributing to UNFPA programmes including the Irish Aid-funded Girls’ Access to Education and Services (GATES) Project. With Irish Aid funding amounting to €1 million, the project advances IrishContinue reading Irish Aid UN Volunteer lends support to youth empowerment in Sierra Leone