Health Minister Demby Launches First National Health Information Hub in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has on Monday, January 19, 2026, recorded a major milestone in its healthcare reform efforts with the official launch of the country’s first National Health Information Hub, a digital platform aimed at strengthening health data management and improving service delivery nationwide.

The hub was launched by the Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio, as part of government efforts to promote evidence-based planning and decision-making within the health sector.

According to the Ministry of Health, the National Health Information Hub will provide real-time data on key maternal and child health indicators, including pregnancies, deliveries, antenatal and postnatal care, immunization coverage, and mortality rates.