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Faith Leaders Stepping Up in Sierra Leone's Ebola Fight

September 19, 2025

In Sierra Leone, religious leaders played a crucial role during the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016. They were not just spiritual guides but also key players in spreading awareness about the disease. This was not their first time helping with health issues. They had already been involved in campaig

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Why Isn't Onchocerciasis A Big Blindness Issue In These Two Sierra Leone Villages?

January 19, 2025

In Sierra Leone, onchocerciasis is a big worry in 14 out of its 16 districts. But two villages in Tonkolili district, Mangobo and Petifu, haven't seen much blindness from this disease. This raised eyebrows because, since 2005, these villages have had 17 rounds of annual treatments with ivermectin, a

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Sierra Leone's Health System: After COVID-19

December 22, 2024

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Sierra Leone's government took swift action to keep the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus at bay. They declared a state of emergency on March 24, 2020, even before any cases were confirmed in the country. Soon after, the first COVID-19 case was reported in

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The Unforgettable Ballerina: Remembering Michaela Mabinty DePrince's Life of Resilience and Beauty

September 15, 2024

It's hard to believe that Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the ballerina who lit up the world with her presence, is no longer with us. Born in the midst of a civil war in Sierra Leone, her life was marked by unimaginable challenges. Yet, she defied the odds to become a principal dancer at the Dance Theatr

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The Ballerina Who Defied Adversity: Remembering Michaela DePrince's Life and Legacy

September 15, 2024

Michaela Mabinty DePrince's life was a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. Born in war-torn Sierra Leone, she was an orphan who was adopted by an American couple and went on to become a principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Dutch National Ball