Diabetes: big deal, but care remains out of reach for many in Sierra Leone
When Adama Sesay was diagnosed with diabetes in 2024, many worries ran through her mind. Foremost among them was the memory of her elder sister, whose leg was amputated as a result of diabetic complications. “For weeks I was depressed,” recalls the 63-year-old widow and mother of three. “I know what diabetes did to my […]
Silence on FGM undermines child protection in Sierra Leone
Every day, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they didn’t make. But every child, everywhere, also wakes up with rights, including the right to be protected, to learn, and to have their voice heard. World Children’s Day is meant to be a celebration of progress. A reminder of our duty to create […]
The President’s Kush Announcement: Hits and Misses
We return this week to the Kush crisis, following President Julius Maada Bio’s long-awaited address to the nation. After weeks of mounting public pressure and outrage, the President finally broke his silence, announcing a series of actions to combat the growing epidemic. His statement outlined measures to cut off the supply chain of Kush, provide […]