Health authorities in Sierra Leone have confirmed that all 290 individuals linked to a suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) case in Kono District have completed their 21-day observation period without showing symptoms. The monitored group included healthcare workers, family members, and community members, supervised by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of…
The Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, has assured members of the Medical and Dental Association that their delayed fuel payments will soon be resolved. Speaking at a press engagement at the Miatta Conference Centre, Dr. Demby acknowledged the country’s ongoing economic challenges, which have delayed the third and fourth-quarter fuel allocations for…
Public sector doctors in the country has planned to start an indefinite nationwide strike on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 if the government does not address their long-standing fuel allocation demands. In a letter dated October 3, 2024 to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, the Medical and Dental Association indicated that their 21-day…
Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby announced a sharp reduction in maternal deaths at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), dropping from 17 to just 2 in September. The announcement was made during the opening of a new medical equipment and pharmacy block at PCMH on October 15, 2024. Dr. Demby attributed this success to the Ministry’s…
On September 27, 2024, Ebovac, a lab in Kambia, presented the results of its Ebola vaccine clinical trial, which started in response to the 2014 outbreak. The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) established the trial center to combat the virus, with Kambia selected due to its high infection rates and proximity to…
Mercy Ships has inaugurated a cutting-edge Dental Care Training Center at Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry (UGANC) in Guinea, underscoring its commitment to advancing healthcare education across Africa. The center, part of the organization’s Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) program, aims to improve dental training in Guinea and West Africa by offering accredited programs…
Mpox cases in Nigeria have risen to 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). No deaths have been reported despite the increase. On August 27, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from the United States to help control the outbreak. A health…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura During a live interview on Liberty TV, Raymond Bami Caulker, a first cousin of the late Sia Kamara, revealed shocking details from the autopsy report. The report indicated that Sia had suffered eight broken ribs, a broken neck, wounded lips, and blisters on her chest and feet, all showing signs of…
Congo reported over 1,000 new Mpox cases in the past week, prompting a call from African health authorities for urgently needed vaccines to combat the escalating threat. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in Africa a global emergency. Mpox, related to smallpox but with milder symptoms such as fever and body aches, spreads…
The Mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, has resurged globally, causing alarm as multiple countries report new cases. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is particularly hard-hit, with approximately 18,000 cases and at least 500 deaths, over 70% of which are among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively responding to the outbreak amidst…