By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Build Health International a non-profitable organization, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has provided a five-day training programme for Sierra Leonean biomedical engineers and medical oxygen operators on oxygen plants operations and maintenance.
The training which took place at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown on 10th of May this year brought biomedical engineers and oxygen professionals from major hospitals in all regions.
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Women from across mining-affected countries in Africa last week converged in Freetown to advocate and fight against mining injustices affecting women across the continent on the theme “the right to say no”.
By Politico staff writer
The head of Sierra Leone’s Anti-corruption commission told the Commonwealth Regional Conferences and Annual General Meeting of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Accra that the Non-Prosecution Policy of his agency is a set of guidelines that aid prosecutors in deciding whether a particular matter should be prosecuted or not.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Institute for Governance Reforms (IGR) through its citizens online tracker on government performance named the Biometer is set to track 103 campaign promises made by President Julius Maada Bio during the 2023 multi-tier elections in the country, ranging from the 50,000 jobs for young people and the like.The tracker is set to cover the period from 2024 to 2028.
By Saio Marrah
Amadu Koita Makalo, the first accused and three others in the ongoing treason trial were identified in CCTV pictures at the main entrance to the Male Correctional center on November 26, 2023. The pictures were shown in court.
By Abdulai Fasineh Dumbuya
Celebrating its 55th anniversary, the Sierra Leone Midwives Association convened to recognize and commend the role of midwives across the country and called for support to the Association. The theme for this year’s celebration was: “Midwives: a vital climate solution”.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
As part of the flood mitigation efforts in the capital, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has commenced clearing garbage-filled gutters to help tackle flooding during the rainy season.
The exercise which is to cost some 1.5 billion old Leones is said to be carried out simultaneously in different areas in the city.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
