Statement 15 April 2016 Sierra Leone launches assessment to inform laboratory strengthening Sierra Leone is emerging from one of the most challenging public health epidemics in its history with the outbreak of Ebola. The epidemic resulted in more than 4,000 deaths, and severely strained…
Options news 21 March 2016 Building back better health facilities after the earthquake in Nepal In April and May 2015, two devastating earthquakes hit Nepal, claiming the lives of more than 9,000 people and leaving more than 21,000 injured. Fourteen districts were severely affected,…
Options news 1 February 2016 Tackling fraud and improving health spending in Malawi A recent study conducted by Options and its partners, at the request of the Malawian Ministry of Health, found discrepancies in the efficient use of health resources at local government and health service…
Options news 16 November 2015 Award given for contribution towards making Sierra Leone ‘Ebola free' The new medal was created to recognise bravery and hard work of thousands of people who helped to tackle Ebola in West Africa. Options responded to the call to action from the UK’s Department for International…
Impact story 29 July 2015 How we support Nepal’s health sector recovery from this year’s earthquakes In the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in April and May this year, the swift action by the Government of Nepal, the Nepalese Army and the indomitable spirit of the people of Nepal,…
Options news 13 May 2015 Young people take safe clinic messages to market women in Sierra Leone The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has identified seven key enablers that make a clinic safe and ready to provide emergency care for pregnant women and newborns. These enablers include: water and sanitation…
Options news 8 April 2015 Supporting the Ebola response and recovery planning in Sierra Leone This included: Working with Sierra Leone’s laboratory system to ensure prompt turnaround of Ebola test results. Funded by DFID, Options rapidly mobilised a team to work with the Sierra Leone Laboratory…