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The Ministry of Health has strengthened access to maternal and newborn healthcare in hard-to-reach communities in Pujehun District following the commissioning of the newly... The post Health Ministry Reopens Gbondapi Health Centre, Expands Maternal Healthcare Access for 14 Communities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has highlighted progress and persistent challenges in Bo District’s efforts to reduce maternal deaths, noting that although... The post Health Minister Demby Highlights Progress and Challenges as Bo Records Decline in Maternal Deaths appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has conducted a technical monitoring and needs assessment visit to Freetown International Airport (FIA) as part of efforts... The post NPHA Conducts Health Preparedness Assessment at Freetown International Airport appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Bo District has recorded a 68.8% reduction in maternal deaths between early July and early October 2026 compared with the same period in 2025,... The post Maternal Deaths Drop by 68.8% in Bo as Health Minister Calls for Continued Action appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has conducted a monitoring visit to the Jendema Point of Entry (PoE) in Pujehun District to assess and... The post NPHA Strengthens Ebola Preparedness at Jendema Border Crossing appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Hall Rental and Catering Service for a Period of One (1) Year to Jhpiego Sierra Leone Country Office About Jhpiego Since its founding in 1973, Jhpiego has been innovating to save the lives of women and families worldwide. Jhpiego creates and delivers transformative healthcare solutions that [...]

Sierra Leone has secured a US$60.97 million funding allocation from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen childhood vaccination and support the country’s national immunisation... The post Sierra Leone Secures US$60.97 Million Gavi Funding for Immunisation Through 2030 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown| 29th October, 2026. Saffie, not a real person, is a young mother. She starts bleeding heavily after giving birth. Her family finds transport and rushes her to hospital. What happens in the next hour decides whether she goes home to hold her baby or not. That moment was at the heart of a frank [...]

Freetown| 29th October, 2026. That moment was at the heart of a frank conversation on Wednesday 28th October at the Freetown City Hall on the 300 Days of Activism for Triple Zero. The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, sat with health workers, partners and community leaders. [...]

The Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships Sierra Leone are working to improve surgical services in Sierra Leone through stronger clinical training, more effective... The post Health Ministry, Mercy Ships Target Gaps in Sierra Leone’s Surgical Services appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has held a school sensitisation programme in Rutile to educate pupils about drug abuse, violence, child abuse and early... The post Police Sensitises Rutile Pupils on Drug Abuse, Violence and Child Abuse appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A major initiative aimed at reducing avoidable blindness in Sierra Leone has recorded significant progress, with 1,522 cataract surgeries performed during the second year of a nationwide eye care programme implemented by Choithram International Foundation in partnership with Noor Dubai Foundation, the Ministry of Health and Choithram Memorial Hospital. The programme, which has continued [...] The post Choithram and Noor Dubai Foundation Restore Sight to Over 1,500 Patients in Second Phase of Cataract Outreach first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 480 PCR test kits and about 500 extraction materials to the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) to strengthen Sierra Leone’s preparedness against Ebola and Marburg virus diseases. The materials were presented in Freetown by WHO Country Representative Dr. George Ameh to NPHA Executive [...]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 480 PCR test kits and approximately 500 extraction materials to Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA)... The post Sierra Leone Receives WHO Test Kits to Boost Ebola Preparedness appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean health authorities have engaged key maritime operators to strengthen biosecurity and border health surveillance by aligning seaport operations with the country’s updated... The post Health Authorities Introduce New Measures to Monitor Travellers at Seaports appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Target Malaria: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 October 2026: When nine-year-old James Ssemambo developed severe malaria in Kitosi, a village located in Koome Sub County in Mukono district in Uganda, the illness affected far more than his physical health. His mother, Sarah Nankya, spent three days with him at a health

Aruna Turay, AYV News, October 27, 2026 Cuba has reported estimated economic damage of US$8.0833 billion from the United States’ economic blockade during the period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, as the country warns of growing pressure on energy supplies, healthcare, food distribution and international trade. The figures are contained in Cuba’s 2026 [...] The post Cuba reports US$8 billion in economic damage from US Blockade first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Cuba reports US$8 billion in economic damage from US Blocka...

Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness, employee wellbeing and community development through a series of activities organized in partnership with the Ministry of Health to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2026. The telecommunications company participated in a national awareness walk, organized an employee sensitization programme and supported the [...] The post Orange Partners with Health Ministry to Strengthen Mental Health Awareness & Workplace Wellbeing first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – Peace Ambassador Abubakarr S. Turay, popularly known as Shady Baby, has pleaded with President Julius Maada Bio to use his prerogative of mercy to release detained entertainer and political activist Zainab Sheriff from the Correctional Centre on health grounds. Zainab Sheriff was sentenced to four years and two months imprisonment [...]

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone has recorded significant progress in its Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness, improving its national readiness score from 51 percent in May 2026 to 83 [...]

, October 26, 2026 All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has joined the Well Woman Clinic’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, calling for increased public awareness, regular screening and improved access to healthcare services for women. The walk, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, [...] The post DIB calls for early detection of Breast Cancer first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post DIB calls for early detection of Breast Cancer appeared first...

The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr Isata Mahoi, has joined Well Woman Clinic and its partners in a solidarity walk to raise... The post Gender Minister Mahoi Joins Freetown Health Walk to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness appeared first on Sierraloaded.

All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura (DIB) has joined the Well Woman Clinic’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, calling for greater... The post DIB Joins Well Woman Clinic’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, received the Ambassador of Cuba to Sierra Leone, H.E. Norma Sánchez Águila, and her delegation... The post Sierra Leone, Cuba Partner to Boost Development in Healthcare and Agriculture appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has made a significant leap in its readiness to respond to potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks, raising its national assessment score... The post Demby Hails Ebola Preparedness Progress, Urges Urgent Action on Outstanding Gaps appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Livestock Director Saidu Bamayange urged stronger One Health measures Thursday to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance and boost production. Sierra Leone marked World Food Day, convening farmers, veterinary professionals and development partners. The event showcased innovations and raised awareness on food security, food safety and responsible antimicrobial use. Addressing the ceremony, Bamayange highlighted the interconnection between human, animal, plant and environmental health. He noted that...

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has issued a public notice directing all passengers arriving at or departing from Freetown International Airport to comply with mandatory Health Declaration Form requirements, warning that failure to do so will result in denial of boarding. The directive, announced on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, forms part of [...] The post SLCAA Makes Health Declaration Forms Mandatory for All Passengers Using Freetown International Airport first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Independent Media Commission (IMC), has trained journalists on emergency preparedness and responsible reporting as Sierra Leone strengthens precautionary measures against the potential threat of Ebola. The one-day training, held on Wednesday, 21st October 2026, at the NPHA headquarters on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, aimed [...] The post NPHA, IMC Train Journalists on Responsible Reporting as Sierra Leone Strengthens Ebola Preparedness first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Angel Care Foundation has officially launched its Angel Blanket Initiative in Sierra Leone, making the country the second to benefit from the programme following its launch in Accra, Ghana. The initiative aims to support newborn care and promote maternal and child health across Africa, with a target of reaching one million newborns over [...] The post Angel Care Foundation Launches Blanket Initiative in Sierra Leone, Distributes 500 Blankets to Four Hospitals first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The US-based Angel Care Foundation has launched its newborn blanket initiative in Sierra Leone to support early infant care, promote maternal health education and... The post Angel Care Foundation Launches Newborn Blanket Initiative in Sierra Leone, Begins Distribution appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Austin H. Demby, has held talks with his UAE counterpart, Ahmed Bin Ali Al Sayegh, on strengthening bilateral cooperation... The post Sierra Leone Seeks UAE Backing for Major Medical Campus and Teaching Facilities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Health, through the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has reviewed Sierra Leone’s preparedness for a potential Ebola outbreak, highlighting the need... The post Sierra Leone Reviews Ebola Readiness as Health Authorities Identify Critical Gaps appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Independent Media Commission (IMC), in partnership with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has trained journalists and media representatives on emergency preparedness and responsible reporting during public health emergencies, as Sierra Leone strengthens its readiness against the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The one-day training, held on Wednesday, 21st October, 2026, at the Emergen

Sierra Leonean communications specialist, Osman Benk Sankoh has urged the public to remain vigilant following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Nigeria, drawing... The post ‘I Lost My Brother to Ebola’ – Sierra Leonean Urges Vigilance After Confirmed Case in Nigeria appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Pharmacy and Drugs Act 2001 review is underway, with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone pushing for the creation of two acts: the regulation of drugs and the pharmacy profession. A move aimed at addressing deficiencies in the current act, such as counterfeit drugs, illicit sales of drugs by hawkers, modern challenges, among others.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has warned survivors of Sierra Leone’s 2014 Ebola outbreak that they remain vulnerable to reinfection, cautioning that immunity... The post Government Warns 2014 Ebola Survivors of Vulnerability to New Strain appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan thanked Sierra Leonean and Nigerian officials for their hospitality during his Tuesday visit to President Julius Maada Bio... The post Former Nigerian President Jonathan Thanks Sierra Leoneans Following State House Visit appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The commemoration commenced on Saturday, 10 October 2026, with a Mental Health Awareness Walk from Youyi Building to Family Kingdom in Aberdeen, Freetown. Organised by the Directorate of Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Orange Sierra Leone and other stakeholders, the walk attracted hundreds of participants, including healthcare professionals, [...]

The commemoration commenced on Saturday, 10 October 2026, with a Mental Health Awareness Walk from Youyi Building to Family Kingdom in Aberdeen, Freetown. Organised... The post Orange SL Partners with the Ministry of Health to Champion Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has reminded passengers departing from or arriving at Freetown International Airport of the mandatory requirement to complete... The post SLCAA Warns Air Passengers Over Mandatory Health Declaration Forms appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 21 October 2026 – Amid rising Ebola cases in Nigeria, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone has tightened screening at its international airport, making health declaration forms mandatory for all passengers. The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) in a Public Notice dated 21 October 2026 and signed by Director General [...]

In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2026, Orange Sierra Leone partnered with the Ministry of Health to promote mental health awareness, challenge stigma and encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”

By Staff Writer The Centre for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has raised the alarm over alleged human rights violations at Pademba Road and New England prisons in Freetown, citing overcrowding, prolonged detention without trial, preventable deaths and inadequate medical care. In a press release dated 19 October 2026, CHRDI reported that the two ...

By Staff Writer A pregnant woman from Farawa, Wolabara Chiefdom, Falaba District, has reportedly died while being transferred to Kabala Government Hospital in neighbouring Koinadugu District after poor road conditions hampered her emergency referral. According to Museh Radio 98.5 FM, Falaba District Medical Officer Dr. Daniel Lavalie said the first ambulance dispatched to transport the ...

Sierra Leone has intensified Ebola surveillance at its international airport and land borders following reports of confirmed infections in Kenya and Nigeria, prompting renewed... The post Sierra Leone Intensifies Airport, Border Checks as Ebola Cases Confirmed in Nigeria, Kenya appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has announced heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures across Sierra Leone following reports of seven confirmed cases, including one death, in Kenya, reportedly linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to a public notice issued on Sunday, 18 October 2026, and [...] The post Sierra Leone Heightens Ebola Surveillance at Airport and Borders Following Seven Confirmed Cases in Kenya first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has declared a human rights emergency in Sierra Leone’s correctional facilities following an investigation that reportedly uncovered widespread arbitrary detention, severe overcrowding, preventable deaths, inadequate medical care and serious violations of the constitutional rights of inmates. The human rights organisation, in a Press Release dated [...] The post CHRDI Exposes Alleged Inhumane Prison Conditions, Demands Urgent Judicial Reforms and Release of Untried Detainees first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

FREETOWN, 21 October 2026 – The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has urged Ebola survivors from the 2014 outbreak to remain vigilant, warning that their previous infection does not protect them against a new strain of the virus now under regional watch. Harold Thomas, Health Promotion and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Advisor at [...]

One of the world’s most notorious drug barons, Jos Leijdekkers (Bolle Jos), has reportedly been tracked to Sierra Leone. Europe is issuing threat after... The post From the Opium Wars to Bolle Jos: Exposing the Double Standards of the West’s War on Drugs appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FALABA, 20 October 2026 – A pregnant woman from Farawa village in Wolabara Chiefdom, Falaba District, has died after the ambulance taking her to hospital got stuck on the deplorable Falaba–Kabala road, medical authorities have confirmed. Falaba District Medical Officer, Dr. Daniel Lavalie, said the woman was in emergency labour and had been referred to [...]