Empowering the health workforce for impact.

About us

The Institute for Health Professionals Development (IHPD) is the idea of Sierra Leonean public health practitioners and scholars living in the country and the diaspora. The founders aim to support government and development partners’ efforts in strengthening the national health system through health workforce development and maximizing public health impact through high-quality, relevant professional training programs linked directly to service delivery.

IHPD’s seeks to institute the practice of continuing education among healthcare providers and public health practitioners. The Institute provides its learners with relevant and high-quality courses that develop highly effective healthcare and public health practitioners, leading to improved population health outcomes.

The institute will expand the opportunities for training, particularly for the mid-level health workforce, through collaborating with other stakeholders in training programs and continued professional development education. Where necessary and feasible, this may be done in collaboration with or in support of professionals and/or institutions abroad.

Upcoming Event

Fellowship Investiture Ceremony & Inauguration of the Sierra Leone Chapter

The Institute for Health Professional Development – Sierra Leone (IHPD-SL), along with the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP), proudly announces a landmark event: the Fellowship Investiture Ceremony & Inauguration of the Sierra Leone Chapter of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP).

Strengthening Public Health Through Strategic Partnerships

Our partnership with the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP) has played a pivotal role in advancing healthcare education and professional development in Sierra Leone. This collaboration has enabled IHPD-SL to bring the prestigious AIPHP membership to healthcare professionals in Sierra Leone, creating opportunities for professional recognition, career advancement, and capacity building.

About the Event

This historic event will mark the official launch of the AIPHP Sierra Leone Chapter, providing a platform to recognize distinguished public health professionals, foster collaboration, and promote excellence in healthcare leadership.

Event Details

📅 Date: 25-26 April 2025

📍 Venue: Foreign Service Academy Auditorium, Tower Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Time: 9:00 AM Prompt

🌍 Theme: Building a Resilient Health System for UHC and Health Security in Sierra Leone: Progress, Challenges, and the Way Forward

IHPD CEO Honored for Reviewing Excellence

The Institute for Health Policy and Development (IHPD) proudly congratulates our CEO, Dr. Alhassan Fouard Kanu, for earning Certificates of Excellence in Reviewing from the Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, and Journal of Global Economics, Management, and Business Research. Awarded in February and March 2025, these accolades showcase Dr. Alhassan Fourad Kanu’s dedication to advancing global research and reflect IHPD’s commitment to excellence.

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BECOME A PROUD FELLOW OF THE AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (AIPHP)

Join the transformative fellowship at the African Institute of Public Health Professionals through IHPD and drive impactful change in public health across Africa!

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Our Partners

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