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Unimak, SUCCEED highlight gaps in Mental Health Access during Crises

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By Sahrfoa Matturie At the University of Makeni, conversations around mental health took center stage as students, health professionals, and advocates gathered to confront one of Sierra Leone’s most overlooked challenges — access to mental health services during times of crisis. The dialogue, organized by SUCCEED Sierra Leone in partnership with the university’s Department of […]

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First Lady Fatima Bio Prioritizes Uterine Health as a Development Issue

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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold call for comprehensive women’s health reform, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has positioned uterine health as a critical issue for national development, human rights, and social equity. Speaking at a series of engagements aimed at advancing women’s reproductive wellbeing, she emphasized that conditions such as

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High Commissioner Kaisamba Engages HCOWAA on AI in Health

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Accra, Ghana – Friday, August 29, 2025 – The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) welcomed Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, to its Accra headquarters on Thursday, August 28, for an engagement that opened fresh discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing role in transforming healthcare across

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First Ladies Unite for Health, Education, & Gender Equality at Merck Foundation Summit

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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a powerful gathering that celebrated over a decade of service and impact, the Merck Foundation hosted its 7th annual “More Than a Mother” First Ladies Initiative Summit, uniting influential voices in global health, gender equality, and education under one banner. The summit, held under the theme of empowerment, compassion, and

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Mackie M. Jalloh Elevates Sierra Leonean Journalism at Global Merck Summit in Dubai

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By Bampia James Bundu As the curtains close on the 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai, Sierra Leone emerges with renewed visibility on the global stage, thanks to the outstanding coverage and representation of award-winning journalist Mackie Muctarr Jalloh. Over two dynamic days, June 18–19, 2025, the summit convened 14 African

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