On the 20th August 2024 As the world observes World Mosquito Day, attention is drawn to the significant health risks posed by mosquito bites. Far from being just an...
Directorate of Disease Prevention and Control Dear Citizens of Sierra Leone, Today, we join the global community in commemorating World Hepatitis Day, a vital reminder of the significant impact...
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In the lead-up to World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day on January 30th, 2024, Internews Health Journalism Network (HJN), in collaboration with RTI International, is...
By Emma Black Mama Sue’s Bar and Restaurant has been a local eating and drinking establishment in Freetown for over 17-years. Susan Koffey, operated a thriving eatery specialising in...
By Abdul Aziz Savage Freetown, Sierra Leone: After battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, Sierra Leone has emerged victorious, officially declaring the epidemic over on November 7, 2015....
Roger Tatoud sent. The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise is a crucial initiative aimed at accelerating the development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine. Established in 2003, the Enterprise...
From Roger Tatoud it 13 pages of HIV journal, I rewrite it the Journal. 1. Strengthening the HIV Vaccine pipeline building a robust future This commitment tackles the core...
By Emma Black Shadows in the Sun: Bo and Kenema Battle Yellow Fever’s Return The midday sun shimmered on the corrugated iron roofs of Bo, casting stark shadows in...
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020. The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence...
By Emma Black In a field, far from Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, 35-year-old, Sento Sesay worked her family’s rice farm in Magbandi village. She was called from the field...