 WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO)
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has been supporting the Government and people of since 1961 when Sierra Leone became a member state of the organization.
In line with the priorities of the Government of Sierra Leone WHO over the years has supported the Government to fight disease outbreaks and pandemic, improve reproductive, maternal, new-born, child and adolescent health, strengthen capacities in public health security and emergencies, reduce morbidity and mortality from major communicable and non-communicable diseases and strengthen the overall health system.
VISION
These values are inspired by the WHO vision of a world in which all peoples attain the highest possible level of health.
MISSION
To promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, with measurable impact for people at country level.
MANDATE
To act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work within the United Nations system.
SUPPORT AREA/SECTOR
Health
WHO in 2022 provided an estimated $5.27 million of tracked resources to support various projects implementation in Sierra Leone.
CONTACT DETAILS |
Dr. Innocent Nuwagira
Country Representative
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21A & B Riverside Drive
Off King Harman Road,
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Email: nuwagirai@who.int
Website: www.afro.who.int
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