Education and Health

Sierra Leone launches safeguarding community to prevent exploitation of people with disabilities

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 December 2024: The National Safeguarding Community of Practice is pleased to announce its official launch last Thursday November 28th, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative aims to create a robust network of professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults across Sierra Leone. The [Read More]

Education and Health

As chronic disease rates rise, Mayors urge action for healthier food in African cities

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2024: Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities committed to saving lives by preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries, is urging action for healthier food in African cities. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with World Health Organization and the global health [Read More]

Education and Health

World Sight Day commemorated in Sierra Leone with appeal for change of government policy

Sightsavers: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 October 2024: At this year’s World Sight Day, commemorated last Thursday 10 October, international development organisation Sightsavers called for better access to eye health services for everyone from children to the elderly and for the implementation of policies that ensure eye care services are integrated [Read More]

Education and Health

Unquestionable superiority of The Albert Academy – A light-hearted look at Freetown’s schools – Op ed

Dr. Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 September 2024: Ahhh!!!!… Freetown schools – each with its proud history, notable alumni, and unique traditions. We respect them all, of course, but let’s be honest: when it comes to true excellence, Albert Academy stands ahead and shoulders above all (AA). Let’s start with [Read More]