The Africa Research Collaborative for Health

21/02/2026

The ARC 4 Health Takes Center Stage as NGO Week 2026 Kicks Off with High-Impact Health Walk in Freetown

Energy and solidarity filled the streets of Freetown as NGO Week 2026 began with a vibrant Health Walk from Lumley to Family Kingdom. Among the standout participants was The Africa Research Collaborative (The ARC 4 Health), branding the walk with bold messages on community health and research-driven impact. Launching the week, Chief Minister, Dr. David M. Sengeh urged unity: “Let this week renew our collective commitment to national development.” The movement continues.

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17/02/2026

From Hesitation to Hope: CHAMPS Empowers Communities to Fight Child Malnutrition Through Community-Led Nutrition

In Makama community, change is simmering in everyday kitchens. Through the CHAMPS Data-to-Action Food Demonstration Study in Bombali and Bo, mothers of under-five children are learning to prepare affordable, nutrient-rich meals using locally available ingredients. What began with hesitation is now transforming lives. “At first we were hesitant, but the local food condiments are helping our children grow fast,” one mother shared. By combining community-led nutrition education with strengthened frontline health systems, CHAMPS is tackling moderate acute malnutrition, one household at a time restoring hope, improving growth, and advancing child survival where it matters most.

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05/02/2026

At the 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. Strong partnerships and data-driven action can save lives.

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15/01/2026

Join The ARC 4 Health today! Collaborate for evidence-based action improving lives across Sierra Leone and beyond. To drive impact together, access the form to register here: https://www.thearchealth.org/index.php/join-the-arc/

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13/01/2026

We thrive in working with health stakeholders to embed data-driven Child Death Audits in hospitals, strengthening district action and accountability to reduce preventable child mortality across Sierra Leone.

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08/01/2026

Working hand in hand with community leadership, CHAMPS engaged Bombali District Council Chairman Dr. Mohamed Mark Babah Sisay to strengthen community mortality surveillance, ensuring every child and adult death counts toward saving lives in Sierra Leone.

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01/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to evidence, collaboration, and action to save lives. Happy New Year from The Africa Research Collaborative for Health and partners.

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31/12/2025

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31/12/2025

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26/11/2025

CHAMPS supports the Ministry of Health in tackling antimicrobial resistance as new findings show dangerous bacteria in newborns resist key antibiotics. We urge wise antibiotic use and stronger infection prevention to protect Sierra Leone’s children.


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20/11/2025

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The Ministry of Health and WHO shine a spotlight on CHAMPS’ AMR data in a special radio discussion on antimicrobial resistance and urgent public health action.
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04/11/2025