CHAMPS Sierra Leone

CHAMPS is implemented in collaboration with FOCUS1000 and World Hope International to reduce child mortality through use of credible data in Sierra Leone.

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70% of child deaths in Sierra Leone are preventable.
77% are misdiagnosed.
35% are linked to malnutrition.

Our data is exposing hidden epidemics and pushing urgent health policy action. From evidence to impact.

Read more: https://t.co/y3QU6e2fRM

#CHAMPS #PublicHealth #Child

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In Makama, change is simmering in everyday kitchens. Through CHAMPS’ Data-to-Action Food Demonstration in Bombali & Bo, mothers are preparing affordable, nutrient-rich meals using local ingredients. Together, we’re tackling malnutrition one household at a time.

#CHAMPS #Data

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At the #SLMDA2026 Opening Ceremony in Freetown, Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbuanu, CHAMPS Sierra Leone Site Director, highlighted CHAMPS data showing 90% of child deaths in Sierra Leone are preventable, with over 50% linked to poor clinical management, ANC, and delivery care.

#ChildHealth

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Join The ARC 4 Health today! Collaborate for evidence-based action improving lives across Sierra Leone and beyond. Register now and drive impact together: https://t.co/cNTjIZlmTf

#ARC4Health #CHAMPS #EvidenceBased #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SierraLeone

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Working hand in hand with community leaders, CHAMPS engaged Bombali District Council Chairman Dr. Mohamed Mark Babah Sisay to strengthen mortality surveillance ensuring every death informs action to save lives in Sierra Leone.

#CHAMPS #DataToAction #MortalitySurveillance

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As we welcome 2026, CHAMPS reaffirms its commitment to evidence, collaboration, and action to save lives. Happy New Year to our partners and communities.
#HappyNewYear2026 #CHAMPS #DataToAction #ChildHealth #PublicHealth #StrongerTogether

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CHAMPS is supporting the Ministry of Health in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. New CHAMPS Sierra Leone findings show that deadly bacteria affecting stillbirths and young children like Klebsiella and E. coli are becoming harder to treat.

#CHAMPS #SierraLeone #MOH #AMR

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Transforming Maternal & Child Health in #SierraLeone 🇸🇱
Midwife Fatmata C. Turay shares how #CHAMPS boosts care with pregnancy surveillance, renovated maternity facilities & essential tools—ensuring safer pregnancies & healthier futures for #mothers & #children. 💚
#PublicHealth

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Partnering with @WHO, @UNICEFSL and others to turn data into action and save lives. Every #child counts.

Learn more about our mission to save #children's lives at https://t.co/Gj4BzhyW82.

#CHAMPSSierraLeone #SavingChildrensLives #HealthDataMatters #ChildHealth

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We're partnering with @mohsl, faith & community leaders for a powerful, data-driven conversation to reflect on child mortality, explore audit findings & drive life-saving action

Watch live: https://t.co/BmVC5iIZEb

#CHAMPS #ChildHealth #SavingYoungLives #BoMeeting2025

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At the PASL 1st Anniversary Symposium, CHAMPS-SL spotlighted the deadly role of malnutrition in under-5 deaths. Dr. Ogbuanu & Dr. Bassey shared key findings from CHAMPS data, urging data-driven action to #EndChildMalnutrition in Sierra Leone.
#CHAMPSData #PASLAnniversary

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CHAMPS joins the National Health Summit 2025 in Freetown, spotlighting child health & disease surveillance. Day 1 kicks off with powerful sessions on #Mpox & health security. Theme: "Every Sierra Leonean Life Matters." #NHSA2025 #CHAMPS #HealthForAll #SierraLeone #GlobalHealth

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The #CHAMPS Network wraps up 3 powerful days of collaboration to advance maternal & child health surveillance. Day 3 spotlighted Pregnancy Surveillance 2.0, maternal death investigations, & cross-site innovation.
Every child counts.
#GlobalHealth #MCH #DataForAction #CHAMPS2025

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Day 2 at #CHAMPS2025 Nairobi brought rich insights on scaling impact in Y11–15, data-to-action priorities, surveillance upgrades, and the "Good Denominator." From strategy to celebration, the network is shaping the future of child health data.

#GlobalHealth #ChildMortality #SDGs

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The CHAMPS Network Meeting kicks off in Nairobi!
Celebrating 10 years of advancing child health and uncovering causes of under-five deaths.
Leaders from 🇸🇱 🇪🇹 🇳🇬 🇧🇩 🇰🇪 🇲🇿 🇵🇰 🇿🇦 unite for impact!
Join us live: https://t.co/2KKDVsDlM0(ID: 5581321350)
#CHAMPSNetwork #GlobalHealth

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We engaged nurses, midwives & healthcare stakeholders on child mortality, focusing on:
✅ Clinical management & antenatal care
✅ Nutritional assessments
✅ Critical illness evaluation
✅ Infection prevention & control
Together, we turn #DataToAction for better child health!

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CHAMPS-SL joined 20+ health organizations for a Health Walk in Freetown as part of #HealthWeek celebrations! Minister Kenyeh Barlay launched #NationalNGOWeek, highlighting the role of NGOs in #SustainableDevelopment. #CommunityEmpowerment #HealthForAll #CHAMPSSL

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CHAMPS-SL recently presented key data at the 47th Annual General & Scientific Meeting of @SLMDA_Official in Freetown.
Findings highlight:
✅ 96% preventable child deaths
✅ Rising antimicrobial resistance
✅ Translating research into action
Let's turn data into impact! #AMR

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As we release the edition of #CHAMPS_SL's Newsletter in 2024, we reflect on the journey to reduce #child_mortality in #SierraLeone. This year, through challenges & progress, our mission to save lives continues strong.

Read the newsletter edition here 👉 https://t.co/hys8zU3HMc

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Senior health officials from #BurkinaFaso recently visited @mohs_sl and @CHAMPS_Health laboratory in Makeni, northern #SierraLeone to learn about effective strategies in addressing maternal and child mortality.