Toshpa engages in raising awareness in schools and communities on teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Our health workers reach out to school administrations to facilitate learning of these topics from nurses and practitioners, allowing these children to ask questions which broadens their mind and also encourage them to pass on the knowledge to their siblings and other friends who are not in school.
We catch them young
On 27th December 2021, TOSHPA Diaspora officer Elizabeth Faley received an award on behalf of TOSHPA for their work in contributing to the strengthening of the health service in Sierra Leone.
Chairperson Ma Mimi Kona Rogers representing TOSHPA at DEMAC, Diaspora Emergency Action and Coordination in Geneva 29-31st May 2022. Discussing way forward for Diasporian organisations in Europe and the difficulties of attaining external funding.
At the end of October 2023, TOSHPA had the privilege of participating in the Humanitarian Exchange Forum held at the Danish Refugee Council’s headquarters in Copenhagen. This event brought together an array of organizations, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and DEMAC (Diaspora Emergency Action &…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 2, 2023 In a heartwarming initiative aimed at improving patient care and comfort, the Senior Matron of Connaught Hospital, Fatmata Kanja-Jalloh, expressed her gratitude as she received a generous donation from TOSHPA. The donation has enabled the replacement of bedside fans and ceiling fans in Ward 6, significantly enhancing the…
Today, TOSHPA worked in collaboration with PAMBAY Descendants Association in Pendembu Njeigbla. The health education and blood pressure and blood sugar screening in my village took 8 hours. Screened 115 men and women. The community appreciated the exercise. We came across a good number of high BPs and 3 high blood sugar levels of…
TOSHPA continues to show it support in revamping the health sector in Sierra Leone by making more donation at ward six at Connaught Government Hospital. Blood sugar monitoring kits and Pressure machines were provided to this ward.
