Sierra Leone Began Its Mpox Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone began its mpox vaccination campaign yesterday, targeting frontline health care workers and high-risk individuals, including children aged 12 and above, after receiving 61,300 doses from the World Health Organization. Its Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby emphasized the importance of the vaccine in combating the virus, highlighting continued surveillance and testing efforts. The first […]
Sierra Leone’s ex-president Bai Koroma, charged with treason
Sierra Leone’s ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with four offences including treason for his alleged role in a failed military attempt to topple the West African country’s government in November. A court in the capital Freetown affirmed this yesterday, although the decision could escalate tensions in Sierra Leone coming after the attempted coup […]