Health

Dr Rasha Named Among 100 Most Influential Women By Mackie M. Jalloh Dr Rasha Kelej, a globally respected leader in public health and women’s empowerment, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential Women of 2025 by New African (UK). This prestigious recognition places her alongside some of Africa’s most revered leaders—including the

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a compelling address on the urgent need to protect Sierra Leone’s youth, First Lady of Sierra Leone highlighted the escalating crisis of kush abuse and called for a united national response. Speaking at a high-level youth networking event at Country Lodge, Freetown, the First Lady framed the issue as a

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

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

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