By Sallieu S, Kanu   Freetown, March 3, 2026 — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully evacuated 24 nationals and embassy staff from the Islamic Republic of Iran following the recent escalation of military strikes and retaliatory actions in the Middle East. The evacuees have been safely relocated to Armenia. The group includes 14...Read More

03 March 2026 Freetown—Sierra Leone has scored a major public health milestone by exceeding national targets in a recent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, helping to accelerate progress towards eliminating cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The campaign, using a multi-age cohort strategy, targeted adolescent girls across a wider age range rather...Read More

By George M.O Williams Freetown, March 2, 2026 — Partners In Health (PIH) has honoured Dr. Sonia Melissa Spencer, Chairperson of the Board of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, and Professor Kehinde Sunday Oluwadiya, Chief Medical Director, for their outstanding contributions to strengthening the institution and advancing specialist medical training in Sierra...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ministry of Health on Monday March 2, 2026, officially launched the 300 Days of Activism, to accelerate progress toward ending preventable maternal and child deaths and eliminating zero-dose children within a defined 300-day period. The initiative marks a decisive shift by the Ministry from periodic health campaigns to sustained, day-to-day...Read More

On Valentine’s Day 2026, a newborn weighing just 3.79 pounds became the first baby delivered at Sierra Leone’s new Maternal Center of Excellence. The hospital’s NICU was largely funded by creators Hank and John Green and their online community, who raised about $50 million. KEY FACTS: The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) officially opened Feb. 14,...Read More

Freetown, 2 March 2026 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that FIFA has officially approved the hosting of a Goalkeeper Coaching Course in Sierra Leone, marking a significant step in strengthening technical development and specialized coaching expertise in the country. Course Details Dates: Monday, 13 April – Friday, 17 April 2026 Venue:...Read More