Free Medical Service for Under-Fives

The United Nations Children Fund representative, Geert Caepellaere has disclosed that it is part of the government’s health policy to provide medical service to all women of child bearing age and children under-five years of age.

Unfortunately there are no free medical services for children suffering from cancer or cancer related ailments and it is left with the Government to ensure that free medical facilities are provided for under-five children and women.
The international community in its drive to help women and children in Sierra Leone by supporting their medical needs it is also important for them to consider the many that are suffering from cancer.

The UNICEF Country Representative made this disclosure of government’s commitment at a press briefing at the Ministry of Social Welfare Conference Hall on Monday during the preparations for the commemoration of the Day of the African Child. He stressed the need for accessible and affordable health care service for women and children.

Comments

Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom elects Paramount Chief

Having been elected Paramount Chief of Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Porto Loko District, on the 21st January 2010, Paramount Chief Shebora Sheba Gbereh has formally been inaugurated as Paramount Chief of Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom after going through the traditional “Kantha” ceremony. Hundreds of dignitaries, government officials, Paramount chiefs and local people witnessed the coronation ceremony which officially took place under a big traditional cotton tree at Yongoro Town in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom. Giving the key note address in another ceremony organized after the official Coronation Ceremony Paramount chief Bai Shebora Sheba Gbereh lll thanked God Almighty, his ancestors and his people for his position.

Sierra Rutile Ltd Confirms Death of Young Man In Dredge Pone

Sierra Rutile Ltd. has informed the public in a statement made public that the body of a young man was discovered in an obsolete dredge pond near Moriba Town on the morning of 25 January 2014. “It is with great regret that Sierra Rutile Ltd learned that a young man’s body was discovered in an obsolete dredge pond near Moriba Town on the morning of 25 January 2014. Full details are yet to be confirmed and Sierra Rutile is working with the police and coroner to investigate the death,” the report states. According to reports, villagers alleging one of their members was killed by security personnel employed by the company stormed it quarters, attacked security personnel and vandalized property belonging to the company. The Sierra Rutile report also states “A small group of people used the incident to create a disturbance around the mine and in surrounding villages. The mining communities Paramount Chiefs, police and other community leaders have worked with Sierra Rutile’s management...

Youths Advised Against Illegal Drugs

By Alusine Sesay Reverend Mohamed Kamara of the Wesleyan Church has advised young people to be mindful of the dangers of cigarette smoking and use of illegal drugs. Rev. Kamara made this call during a LIVESTRONG sensitization programme at Old Railway Line, Wellington on Friday. The occasion attracted young and old people in the community including the tribal head, Yabom Poro. Reverend Kamara, who was Chairman of the occasion, said many young people in Sierra Leone are at risk of exposing themselves to ill health especially cancer, if steps are not taken to seriously inform them about the dangers of cigarette smoking and exposure to illegal drugs. He said the action by the organization, Rowaca Cancer Group, to reach out to the grassroots is a welcome move as educating poor and vulnerable people about cancer will save lives in the community. He said he accepted the offer to be chairman of the occasion because he has faith in the team leader and the drive the organization is taking. “I...

Rowaka Cancer Group - Sierra Leone

Search This Blog