Maternal Healthcare, Nationwide Training On High Risk Pregnancy Management In a major effort to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths, the Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Reproductive and Child Health (DRCH), has successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day national training program for medical doctors across Sierra Leone. Organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Sierra Leone, the initiative targeted clinicians nationwide

Health Ministry and Riders for Health Partner to Boost Transport In a decisive step toward transforming medical logistics and emergency response across Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Health met with senior representatives from Riders for Health on Friday to discuss a nationwide partnership. The proposed collaboration focuses on optimizing emergency ambulance fleets, streamlining patient referral networks, and accelerating the distribution of critical vaccines and medicines, pa

New Finance Minister Prioritises Fiscal Discipline and Revenue Growth In his inaugural address as Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Minister of Finance, Karefa A.F. Kargbo set a firm direction for the nation's economic agenda, pinpointing fiscal discipline, enhanced domestic revenue mobilisation, and streamlined cash-flow management as the core pillars of his administration. Speaking at a formal handover ceremony alongside outgoing Minister Sheku Ahmed Fatamadi Bangura, Minister

Strengthening Digital Contact Tracing Ahead of Future Outbreaks Sierra Leone is taking steps to strengthen its preparedness for future public health emergencies by exploring how digital technology can improve contact tracing. The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with GOAL, held a technical workshop on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Emergency Operations Centre on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, bringing together NPHA leadership and technical teams, GOAL

Sierra Stars Arrive in Senegal for WAFU-A U-17 Qualifiers Sierra Leone’s National Under-17 football team, the Sierra Stars, has landed safely in Dakar ahead of the upcoming WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifying Tournament. Running from September 7 to 20, 2026, the regional tournament will see the young squad battle top West African sides for a place in the prestigious continental championship. The 32-member delegation includes 20 players alongside 12 technical