We are delighted to announce the successful completion of a scientific manuscript writing and peer review workshop, organized by Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program (SLFETP)/the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) with generous support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This workshop was conducted in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), Ministry of Health, and University of Sierra Leone/the Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research (SLJBR). The workshop was convened at Atlantic Lumley Hotel, Freetown, 15 -19 July, 2024. The workshop brought together a diverse group of researchers, public health experts, and academic professionals.

The workshop was designed to enhance the skills of participants in scientific writing and peer review, crucial aspects of disseminating high quality public health research. The five day workshop aimed to provide hands on training and foster collaboration among participants, contributing to the overall improvement of public health literature. During this workshop, 14 scientific manuscripts were reviewed by high quality scientists and academic researchers. Outcome of this workshop, the Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program (SLFETP) is planning to published these manuscripts as special issue (supplement) in the Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research (SLJBR).