By Sallieu S. Kanu Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant in the fight against the MPOX outbreak, even as the country records significant progress in recovery rates. During a visit to the Police Training School in Hastings, one of the main treatment centers, Dr. Jalloh emphasized the need for ongoing community engagement and early case detection. “There is still a need for vigilant...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced new restrictions imposed by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the 1446/2025 Hajj season. Among the measures, Embassy staff and other volunteers from the Sierra Leonean community in Saudi Arabia will no longer be permitted to assist the Presidential Hajj Taskforce at the sacred sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Sunday, May 25, the Foulah Town Mosque in Freetown became a place of reflection and unity as family, friends, and community members gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Alhaji Dr. A. T. Fadlu-Deen, a revered figure in faith, sports, and public service. The solemn event featured a Quranic recital at 2 p.m., honoring the late Dr. Fadlu-Deen, whose legacy of humility,...Read More
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has intensified efforts to combat the spread of Mpox in Pepel and its surrounding operational communities by launching a comprehensive sensitization campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting disease prevention. The sensitization event, held in Pepel town, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including local authorities, youth leaders, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement officials. The initiative provided crucial information on Mpox transmission, symptoms, and...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, May 26, 2025 — International neurosurgical team Mission Brain has launched a partnership with the Neurosurgical Department of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex (USLTHC) to improve neurosurgical care in the country. The initiative, unveiled at an opening ceremony at the USLTHC Administration Secretariat on Percival Street, focuses on knowledge-sharing and medical equipment support aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s neurological treatment services. April...Read More
