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APRM Concludes Multi-Stakeholder Dialouge on Health Governance & COVID-19 in Makeni

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson
African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) through its National Governing Council on Wednesday, 25th November, 2020 organized a day’s long targeted review on Health Governance and Corona Virus in the Republic of Sierra Leone for northern region stakeholders.
The consultative engagement was held at the Makeni city Hall and attracted a number of stakeholders from Bombali, Koinadugu, Falaba and Tonkolili districts including top officials and local staff of APRM.

“I and colleagues are here to hear from you all the steps you have taken as a nation to combat Corona virus precisely for your region at the same time let us know the challenges and successes you are faced with, said Janet Mabwa, the Coordinator Principal and Evaluation committee at MAEP.

The discussion was co-moderated by Mr. Alusine Koroma and sought from attendees a number of responses about the various strategies implemented in each of the four northern region districts, the good, bad and ugly between government, stakeholders and the general public at district levels.
Other areas discussed were the roles of health workers, the media, political parties, the youths and the security forces in the COVID-19 fight.

Participants were allowed to speak at length uninterrupted while APRM members, local and international consultants, Ambassador Dr. Inong Mhikusiita Lewanika were busy taking notes of their various contributions.

Responses were also allowed from each Districts Medical Officers from the four districts.

Highlight of interactive session was APRM commitments to share their findings with the Government and other African nations by way of combating the novel Corona virus in the continent.

Watch Live Session: https://www.facebook.com/AWEMediaCohortSL/videos/3472168036231860/


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