Sierra Leone Records First Internationally Accredited Labs for HIV Diagnostics

Sierra Leone has achieved a major milestone in its healthcare system with the accreditation of the country’s first internationally accredited medical laboratories, strengthening its capacity to provide reliable and high-quality HIV diagnostic services.

The development was announced by the U.S. Embassy in Freetown on Monday, August 17, 2026, highlighting the continued partnership between Sierra Leone and the United States in advancing the country’s public health system.