National HIV/AIDS Secretariat

The Chairman
National AIDS Council
H.E. Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio

The Director General
National AIDS Secretariat (NAS)
Abdul Rahman Chernoh Sessay

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NAS AND PARTNERS COMMEMORATE WORLD AIDS DAY

The government of Sierra Leone through the National HIV/AIDS Secretariat under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with its partners on Monday 2^nd December 2024 join the World to celebrate World AIDS Day on the theme: “Take The Right Path, My Health My Right”.

The event was held at the Miatta Conference Centre Brookfield West of Freetown.

In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Andrew Sorie, expressed satisfaction for enhancing healthcare access for all. He noted that the nation stands together not only to remember those lost to this AIDS but also to affirm the belief that health is a fundamental human right. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, noting that collective responsibility will ensure everyone has the right to the healthcare they deserve.

LAUNCH OF COMMUNITY – LED MONITORING TOOLS, COMMUNITY INFORMATION SHARING AND REAL – TIME REPORTING PLATFORM, PATIENT AND COMMUNITY CHARTERS

The Network of HIV Positives Sierra Leone (NETHIPS), National Aids Secretariat (NAS), and the Consortium for the Advancement of Rights of Key Affected Population (CARKAP) in collaboration with other partners on Friday 1^st July 2022 launched the Community-Led Monitoring Project funded by the United States of America Government through the Health Resources and Services Administration. Three (3) documents that will be used to promote and protect the rights of Recipients of Care and Key Populations and at the same time improve service provision in the National AIDS response were also launched. These documents included, Community-Led Monitoring tools, the Community Charter, the Patient Rights Charter and an information sharing platform that will generate Real-time evidence of Services Provision, Stigma and Discrimination and stockout of HIV & TB Commodities. Theme for this launch was: Communities Make A Difference; Communities Will End AIDS by 2030.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(International Individual Consultant)

Assignment Title: Piloting of Needle and Syringe Exchange Program in Sierra Leone

Reference No. : GF/NAS/NACP/SER/04/2018

The National AIDS Secretariat received funding from Global Fund against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) as Principal Recipient (PR) to implement “Program Continuation Request (PCR)” which commenced in January 2018 and ends 31st December 2020. In collaboration with the Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund and its Sub Recipients (SRs), NAS is scaling up a prioritized National AIDS Response focused in six High Burden Districts and Key Populations as the most affected and infected by HIV. The current grant includes investment in HIV programs focussed on key populations including Female Sex Workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWID). The Secretariat requires the services of a consultant to Pilot the Implementation of Needle and Syringe Exchange Program in Sierra Leone. The Secretariat intend to use part of the proceeds from the Global Fund grant for eligible payment for the execution of this activities.

The description (scope and output ) of the assignment include:

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