National Public Health Agency Hosts Orientation for Bloggers on Key Health Issues
By Tommy Francis Alpha, Isatu Konnah Sesay and Elizabeth Saffiatu Koroma (HED/MoH, Interns) In a proactive move to enhance public health communication, the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a comprehensive one-day orientation session for social media bloggers, focusing on crucial topics including Polio SIA 3, MPOX, and drug and substance abuse reporting tools. […]
The Need to Curtail Domestic Violence in SL
By Fatmata Binta Bah Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive issue that affects individuals across all demographics regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status or cultural background. Domestic Violence is any form of abusive behaviour in a relationship by one partner against the other, to gain and maintain control over another the intimate…...
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Raising Awareness about Polio and Vaccination in Sierra Leone
By Tommy Francis Alpha – Health Education, MoH, Intern. In a significant step towards safeguarding the health of its population, the National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UNICEF and various health partners, recently held a press conference to announce the commencement of the third phase of the Supplementary Immunization […]
Six in Police Net for Unauthorized Aircraft Landing at Lungi Airport
By Sulaiman Jalloh Government of Sierra Leone has announced the arrest of six individuals connected to the unauthorized landing of an aircraft at the Freetown International Airport. The announcement followed days after the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) impounded a non-scheduled aircraft which landed at the Freetown International Airport on Thursday, September 19th,…...
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Juldeh Sowe Complements Government’s Effort in Education
By Sulaiman Jalloh Alhaji Juldeh Sowe, President of Tabital Pulaaku International – Sierra Leone chapter who doubles as Special Envoy to the President on Trade and Investment has explained to Expo Times his motive to sponsor the education of five hundred Sierra Leonean students. He said the government cannot do everything to develop a…...
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SALWACO, INSTIGLIO Partner to Improve Quality Water Supply
By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has taken a significant step forward by partnering with INSTIGLIO September 23,2024, an international NGO dedicated to enhancing social outcomes through innovative development strategies. This joint assessment, which kicks off in Bo and will extend to Kenema and Makeni, is crucial for improving the…...
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Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin: Revolutionizing Sierra Leone’s Banking Sector
By Michaella Faith Wright Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank), is being widely praised for his transformative impact on Sierra Leone’s banking industry, earning him recognition and accolades for his leadership and commitment to innovation. Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a significant shift within Sierra Leone’s banking sector, Dr. Walton…...
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Power Outage Hits Freetown
By Josephine Sesay The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, announced power outage affecting several neighbourhoods in Freetown due to a transformer malfunction. This came after the 33Kv incomer transformer at Wilberforce emitted a loud noise, resulting in an immediate power cut across the 33Kv network distribution line. Areas…...
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The Flooding Crisis in Sierra Leone: A Wake-Up Call for Urgent Action
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara As the torrential rains continue to batter Sierra Leone, one thing is abundantly clear: we are woefully unprepared to handle the devastating consequences of climate change. Over the past few months, communities across the country have been submerged in floodwaters, displacing thousands of families, destroying properties, and tragically claiming…...
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Flooding Hits Pamaronkoh Community
By Sulaiman Mansaray The peaceful Pamaronkoh community was thrown into chaos on Thursday, 19th September 2024, when sea waters surged into homes, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The flood, which occurred between 10:00 and 11:00 AM, caused widespread damage to properties and severely disrupted daily activities. This incident, unprecedented in…...
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