HOW SIERRA LEONE CAN SEIZE THE MOMENT AT 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT (FfD4) TO ACCELERATE WASH FOR HEALTH IN SIERRA LEONE?
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HOW SIERRA LEONE CAN SEIZE THE MOMENT AT 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT (FfD4) TO ACCELERATE WASH FOR HEALTH IN SIERRA LEONE?

ByMusa Soko

As world leaders, finance ministers, and sector specialists prepare for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the global community finds itself at a decisive moment. The upcoming FfD4, immediately preceding the Sanitation and Water For All (SWA) Sector Ministers’ Meeting in Madrid will not be just another conference. It is an urgent…

President Bio Transfers Sanitation Mandate from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Water Resources
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Six (6) Critical Questions for the Sanitation Mandate Transfer.

ByMusa Soko

The recent transfer of Sierra Leone’s sanitation mandate from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is a bold policy shift that reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening WASH governance. However, such a fundamental change in institutional responsibility must be guided by deliberate planning, inclusive engagement, and a clear operational roadmap. As stakeholders across government, civil society, and development partners observe this transition, it is vital to ask: Are we asking the right questions?

Strengthening WASH in Health: Roll-out of Training on WASH FIT in Kono District
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Strengthening WASH in Health: Roll-out of Training on WASH FIT in Kono District

ByMusa Soko

As part of the ongoing efforts to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities, the District Health Management Team (DHMT) in Kono hosts a training session on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT). This intervention forms part of the ongoing FCDO-funded project on Strengthening WASH Systems for Health, currently…