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UK High Commissioner Hands Over King’s Baton to Sierra Leone Commonwealth Team
Sierraloaded
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June 18, 2025
The King’s Baton was officially handed over to the Sierra Leone Commonwealth Games Association in a ceremony at State House on Monday, presided over by UK High Commissioner Josephine Gauld. Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh unveiled the...
Veteran Sierra Leonean Journalist Ibrahim Karim Sei Dies
Sierraloaded
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June 18, 2025
Ibrahim Karim Sei, a veteran Sierra Leonean Journalist and former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He died at the Chinese Government Hospital in Jui, Freetown....
Africa’s Mpox crisis intensifies as WHO renews global public health emergency
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to the global community. Mpox (formerly monkeypox), remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern...
WAHO boosts health communication advocacy, plans Lassa Fever conference for Sept 22
Prompt News Online
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July 1, 2025
In pursuit of its resolve to boost communication for regional health advocacy, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has held a strategic communication workshop. The workshop opened in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Monday in preparation for...
Mercy Ships Depart Sierra Leone for Maintenance
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
Mercy Ships has departed the shores of Sierra Leone for a planned maintenance period in Cadiz, Spain, and will return in August to continue delivering specialised surgical care until its final departure in June 2026. According to a joint press...
Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone’s Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats
Odisha Diary
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June 17, 2025
FREETOWN, June 16, 2025 – The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), two core analytical reports that provide essential insights into the country’s...
QNET Launches Anti-Scam Campaign to Combat Fraud and Brand Misrepresentation in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, has launched its “QNET Against Scams” campaign in Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to educate the public and raise stakeholder awareness about fraudulent activities misusing...
13 Sierra Leoneans Contact Mpox as Total Cases Hit 4,098
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has reported 13 new Mpox cases in Sierra Leone, raising the national total to 4,098. The virus continues to spread aggressively, particularly in the western urban area of Freetown, with 2,393 Mpox cases. The...
New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone’s Sustainable Growth
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), two core analytical reports that provide essential insights into the country’s economic and climate challenges,...
Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives An Impactful Change In Public Health Landscape In Africa And Beyond By Providing 2282 Scholarships To Doctors From 52 Countries
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- Merck Foundation ( ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa's First Ladies...
Attaya – Improves prostate health?
Business and Financial Times
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June 29, 2025
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU I found that attaya is green tea, and science has demonstrated the numerous benefits of drinking green tea. There are many benefits to drinking green tea without adding sugar. My only concern is the quantity of sugar...
Spanish Medical Team Performed Free Urology Surgeries at Waterloo Hospital
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
A group of medical professionals from Marbella, in southern Spain, has visited Caritas Christ the King Hospital in Waterloo, Western Area Rural District, to provide free urology surgeries to patients in Sierra Leone. The team, made up of...
Freetown: Our Undivided Soul, Our Enduring Legacy
Cocorioko
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June 19, 2025
Freetown: Our Undivided Soul, Our Enduring Legacy By Jeneba Sesay ABUJA, Nigeria – June 17, 2025 There are moments when a proposal emerges that seems, on the surface, to offer administrative convenience or political efficiency. It’s wrapped in...
6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Drowning in Unprotected Well in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
A tragic incident occurred in the Grassfield community, back of Life Care hospital, when a six-year-old girl, Fatmata Kabia, lost her life after falling into an unprotected well. The accident took place in the early morning hours of Thursday, 26th...
UK lags behind Kosovo and Kazakhstan in global women’s health table
The Times
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The UK has dropped down a worldwide women’s health league for the fourth consecutive year, as countries such as Lithuania, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia perform better. Experts described the change as “alarming” and “unacceptable”, as it was also...
Anti-hunger groups, New Orleans health director oppose GOP’s proposed SNAP and Medicaid cuts
Louisiana Illuminator
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June 26, 2025
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Anti-Hunger Coalition and New Orleans Health Department Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno expressed opposition to proposed changes to state food and health programs in the Congress’ “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” at a virtual...
President Bio Champions Health Equity Through Immunisation at GAVI Global Summit
Sierraloaded
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June 26, 2025
President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, delivered a powerful statement at the GAVI Global Summit in Brussels, calling for renewed global commitment to health equity and immunisation access for all children, regardless of...
Asker Amputee Camp Makeni Gets Lifesaving Medical Center
Sierraloaded
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June 26, 2025
Residents of the Asker Amputee Camp in Makeni received a lifesaving medical centre from War Survivors and Author. This is a long-awaited medical clinic dedicated to serving war survivors and vulnerable families. The Makeni Medical Mission Health...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
In the Hills Above Freetown, a Chimp Sanctuary Is Fighting for Its Existence
New Lines Magazine
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June 25, 2025
On a quiet afternoon atop the rainforest hills that sit above Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, Bala Amarasekaran leaned against the railing of the sanctuary he built from scratch. His eyes scanned the treetops where rescued chimpanzees swung...