On July 14, 2024, the Sierra Leone government announced a significant security operation that led to the seizure of bomb-making materials and a large consignment of illegal drugs, resulting...
In the early hours of Thursday, the body of an unidentified youth was discovered along Maranda Street, Kabala, near the fence of DEC Primary School. The cause of death...
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a serious health condition influenced by various dietary and lifestyle factors. Research has identified several types of foods that can increase...
In Sierra Leone, over 4,000 individuals are grappling with the challenges of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a prevalent and often debilitating genetic disorder. The Sierra Leone Sickle Cell Society...
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...
The Injectables Access Collaborative (AC) Learning and Action Network (LAN) recently hosted a webinar highlighting the potential of task-sharing to expand access to injectable contraception, including the long-acting, reversible...
Dr. Desmond Kangbai, in an telephone interview said in a collaborative effort Led by Loma Linda University and Sierra Leone Ministry of Health Seeks to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy In...
In Sierra Leone, a longstanding cultural taboo surrounding discussions of women’s health has led to a silent epidemic of cervical cancer. Dr. Desmond Maada Kangbai, head of the country’s...
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...
Good news for girls and women globally! A recent meeting of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) expert committee recommends a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for certain age groups,...