News: Sierra Leone

'Health initiative welcomed' in Sierra Leone

Donors and NGOs are supportive of free health care for women and children in the country.

28/04/2010

Journalists beaten in Sierra Leone

They are increasingly under attack in the country.

31/03/2010

Young Christian teaches prisoners in Sierra Leone

He is hoping to transform the lives of inmates living in poor conditions.

15/03/2010

Blair discusses free health care in Sierra Leone

Former British prime minister Tony Blair visits Sierra Leone looking to facilitate the provision of free health care.

25/02/2010

Pregnant women in Sierra Leone to get free healthcare

Pregnant women and children under-five will receive free healthcare in Sierra Leone in order to deal with the country's mortality rates.

19/02/2010

Sierra Leone's ministers 'are corrupt'

Bai Koroma called a meeting this week to warn Sierra Leone's officials and politicians against engaging in illegal activities.

01/02/2010

Sierra Leone citizens 'to receive yellow fever vaccinations'

Yellow fever vaccinations are getting underway in west Africa, it has been reported.

23/11/2009

Football star works to raise HIV awareness

A top-flight footballer is hoping he can help make a difference in the fight against AIDS.

14/10/2009

Sierra Leone schools 'in crisis'

Sierra Leone's schooling system has been disrupted after the government refused to pay thousands of teachers, it has been reported.

27/08/2009

'Fake' clinics closed in Sierra Leone

A number of clinics accused of administering counterfeit drugs have been closed in Sierra Leone.

01/06/2009


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