Health

In a groundbreaking endeavor to fortify healthcare services in Sierra Leone, the Organization of Sierra Leonean Healthcare Professionals Abroad (TOSHPA) proudly announces the inauguration of a Nurse-led Diabetes Clinic at Bo Government Hospital. This monumental event, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, TOSHPA leadership, and Bo Hospital officials, signifies a united…

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…

TOSHPA Diaspora Officer Elizabeth Faley carried out a health education session at a National convention for Redeemed Christian church women in Freetown on 20th May 2023. Topic: Ageing without mobility hindrances/Osteoarthritis.  

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…

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.

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Ms Fatmata Krusat attended the AEMRN annual conference in Geneva  15-16 December 22 and made a presentation about TOSHPA  work in Sierra Leone in 2022.   Highlight was the renovation of a dilapidated male ward 6 to alight standard ward conducive for patient care.

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. 

TOSHPA was represented at a conference in Geneva from the 30th – 31st May 2022 by Mimi Rogers. The conference  was organized by the Diaspora Emergency Action Coordination DEMAC as a humanitarian conference.