Sierra Leone, on Monday, declared a public health emergency in response to mpox, taking swift action to enhance border surveillance after confirming two cases of the viral disease. “The confirmation of two mpox cases has necessitated immediate measures as …
By sulaiman.sesay@awokonewspaper.sl Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – A team of international experts has arrived in Sierra Leone to evaluate the country’s readiness for its landmark 2025 Population and Housing Digital Census. The delegation, made up of specialists …
Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – Renowned British cricket coach, John Capps-Jenner, has arrived in Sierra Leone with a clear goal: to help elevate cricket in the West African nation, focusing on grassroots development, especially for women. At 60 years old, Capps- …
Mpox, also called monkeypox, was first identified in 1958 during outbreaks of a “pox-like” disease among monkeys. Historically, most human cases occurred in central and West Africa, typically among people in close contact with infected animals. AP file …
Dakar (Senegal), Jan 14 (AP) Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency on Monday after the country reported its second case of mpox in less than four days, health authorities said. Neither case had known recent contact with infected animals or other sick …
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency Monday after the country reported its second case of mpox in less than four days, health authorities said. Neither case had known recent contact with infected animals or other sick …
Babadi Kamara, a trailblazer in Sierra Leone football, is the Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club, former Team Manager of Leone Stars, and the CEO of Leadway Trading. Known for his philanthropy and business acumen, Babadi Kamara has become a …
Aminata Fullah from Magburaka has been appointed as the centre referee for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Cameroon and Egypt. This appointment marks a monumental milestone, as it is the first time in 23 years that a Sierra Leonean referee …
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