In a significant stride toward bolstering public health in Sierra Leone, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, A.I. Issac Ahemesah, took a pivotal step by engaging in essential communication with the Chinese medical team based in the Hunan Province.
The central focus of this communication was to significantly expand the coverage of cervical cancer management across the nation, broadening its reach from the existing 4 districts to an impressive 16 districts. The ambitious objective behind this expansion is to ensure that every Sierra Leonean, regardless of their location, receives essential aid and support.
During the course of the conversation, Ahemesah highlighted the critical importance of conducting basic routine cervical cancer screenings at the community level, thus ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all citizens.
Moreover, he earnestly urged the Chinese medical team to facilitate seamless referrals to healthcare facilities whenever necessary, as well as to establish a state-of-the-art center of excellence for high-level medical interventions.
In response to the collaborative efforts with the Chinese medical team, Ahemesah made a commitment to incorporate the vital points discussed into the UN sustainable development cooperation framework.
This strategic and integrated approach is geared towards ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives aimed at combating cervical cancer and advancing public health in Sierra Leone. By working together with international partners, Sierra Leone is taking significant steps toward preventing copyright, promoting health equity, and saving lives.