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Hundreds of pregnant women, lactating mothers, health workers, community leaders, and development partners gathered at the York community health centre for the official commissioning of a newly refurbished maternity ward.

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

June 1, 2026

A partnership between Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation has transformed the maternity ward at York community health centre, providing modern delivery equipment and oxygen support to improve maternal healthcare services and encourage more women to seek skilled birth attendance.

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Sierra Leone confirms measles outbreak with 41 cases recorded so far

May 14, 2026

Health authorities confirm 41 measles cases across Sierra Leone, with Freetown hardest hit. Officials urge vigilance, vaccination, and early reporting as response teams intensify containment efforts.

Orange’s NLe1.8m health aid brings fresh hope to rural mothers in Wai

April 1, 2026

Orange Sierra Leone has invested NLe1.8 million in a new ultra-modern health centre in Wai, Pujehun district. The upgraded facility expands access to maternal and child healthcare, emergency services, and life-saving treatment, offering renewed hope for rural communities and strengthening efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in Sierra Leone.

WHO denies blame for COVID mandates, says they were government decisions, not theirs

January 28, 2026

Responding to criticism from the Trump administration, the global health watchdog defended its Covid response, saying they were transparent and science-based. It adds that measures such as lockdowns, mask mandates, and compulsory vaccinations were decisions made by national governments, not necessarily directives from the agency.

More than a dozen hospital projects remain incomplete after years of multi-billion-Leone spending

January 10, 2026

Contracts for the rehabilitation of 12 government hospitals and construction of three district health medical team (DHMT) offices across the country, awarded four years ago in 2021, have still not been completed, the Auditor General’s FY2024 report found. These contracts, valued a little over 75 billion old leones (around $3.6m), were distributed among 15 contractors,...

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have launched a co-branded prepaid Visa card designed to connect mobile money users to the global financial system. The development is intended to accelerate financial inclusion, expand digital payments, and support Sierra Leone's transition toward a cash-light economy.

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

A government task force will begin nationwide inspections on June 1 targeting foreign nationals living and working in Sierra Leone without valid residence and work permits. The move comes as authorities intensify enforcement of immigration laws following the end of a 90-day grace period.

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone has called for the urgent extradition of convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, warning that the high-profile case is damaging Sierra Leone’s international reputation and raising concerns over the country’s commitment to combating transnational organised crime.

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

While the region began to recover after 2024, the total GDP of $833 billion in 2026 remains slightly below the $860 billion 2020 level, resulting in a net decline of approximately 3.16% over the full seven-year period.

Orange Foundation, UBA partner to reduce maternal deaths in York village

Afrimoney, Ecobank launch prepaid visa card to boost financial inclusion in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone begins immigration crackdown June 1

EU Ambassador calls for swift extradition of Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers

West Africa’s economy rebounds to $833 billion in 2026 after losing 35% of GDP in two years

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