Impact & Results

Measurable Impacts Since 2019

Since starting in 2019, the Sierra Leone Hepatitis Programme has grown from an idea into a real program that is making a difference in people's lives across Sierra Leone. We began with a simple goal: to help fight hepatitis B, a serious but preventable disease that affects many people in our country. Today, our work includes providing health services directly to communities, training healthcare workers, conducting impactful research that helps inform policy both in Sierra Leone and other countries affected by hepatitis B. Our impact goes beyond just the numbers you'll see below—though those numbers do tell an important story about the thousands of people we've reached.

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Healthcare Capacity Building
  • More than 500 healthcare workers have been trained about hepatitis B management and prevention
  • More than 20 community health centers across the country reached with training programs
  • Multiple districts covered including Freetown, Kono, and Moyamba
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Geographic Reach

Our programs have reached communities across Sierra Leone:

  • Freetown and surrounding areas
  • Koidu district (Kono region)
  • Rotifunk, Moyamba District
  • Waterloo and Leicester communities
  • Rural and urban health facilities

Program Effectiveness

How well our programs are working and what the results tell us about the health needs in Sierra Leone

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Screening Results
  • High prevalence rates confirm need for expanded programs
  • 21 positive cases identified among 433 healthcare students (4.9% positivity rate)
  • 3 positive cases among 33 high school students (9.1% positivity rate)
  • Early identification enables timely treatment and prevention of transmission
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Training Outcomes
  • Healthcare workers report improved confidence in hepatitis management
  • Increased screening rates at trained facilities
  • Reduced stigma and improved patient counseling
Policy Influence

• Advocacy for hepatitis B birth dose implementation

• Input on national hepatitis policy development

• Healthcare system strengthening recommendation

Knowledge Generation

Our work has contributed to understanding:

• Hepatitis B prevalence in Sierra Leone populations

• Barriers to healthcare access

• Effective community engagement strategies

• Healthcare worker training needs

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