Category: Healthcare
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๐ธ๐ฑ Diplomatic Scandal: Cocaine Bust in Guinea Involving Sierra Leonean Embassy Vehicle Sparks Investigation
The diplomatic reputation of Sierra Leone has come under scrutiny following the discovery of seven suitcases containing cocaine and $2,000 in cash in a vehicle with diplomatic plates belonging to its embassy in Conakry, Guinea. The incident occurred on Monday, January 13, 2025, and has raised significant questions about possible corruption and illicit activities involving…
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๐ฌ๐น๐ธ๐ป๐ญ๐น Police and soldiers from Guatemala, El Salvador arrive for Haiti mission
The first fighting contingents of soldiers and military policemen from Latin America arrived in Port-au-Prince on Friday to join the armed international security mission in Haitiโs fight against terrorizing gangs. The 83 security personnel included an advance team of eight soldiers from El Salvador and the first 75 of 150 military police officers from Guatemala.…
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Gang Violence in Haiti: Hospital Reopening Marred by Deadly Attack
On Christmas Eve, what should have been a day of hope for Haitiโs beleaguered capital, Port-au-Prince, turned into a scene of tragedy and violence. The reopening of the cityโs largest public hospital, General Hospital, was overshadowed by a deadly attack attributed to gang members. The assault left two journalists dead, several others wounded, and claimed…
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Sudan government rejects UN-backed famine declaration
The Sudanese government rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had spread to five areas of the war-torn country.ย The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review, which UN agencies use, said last week that the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had created…
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Ebola Vaccination Campaign Launches in Sierra Leone
In a significant step to strengthen its healthcare system against future outbreaks, Sierra Leone has begun a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign, marking the first of its kind in the country’s history. This initiative aims to protect healthcare workers and other frontline personnel who are most vulnerable to Ebola exposure. The campaign follows years of preparation…
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๐ง๐ซBurkina Faso: international network selling abortion drugs dismantled
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the dismantling of an international network for the illegal sale of abortion drugs operating from the capital, Ouagadougou. The network was using social networks and delivery services to distribute banned pharmaceutical products, thereby endangering public health. According to the national police, the operation led to the arrest of…
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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon
Kenyaโs president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. bribery and fraud indictments against one of Asiaโs richest men. President William Ruto said in a state of the nation address the decision was made โbased on new information provided by our investigative agencies…
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๐ธ๐ฉ Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town
At least 73 people have died of mysterious causes in the Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya, besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese Doctors Union said late on Wednesday. It is one of dozens of villages that have come under attack in eastern El Gezira state since the defection of a top RSF commander…
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Americaโs Embrace of Marijuana
High support Twelve years ago, mainstream politicians opposed marijuana legalization. Recreational use was forbidden even in the most liberal states. Today, even conservative states are considering the policy โ including North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida, through ballot initiatives this November. And both presidential contenders now favor legalization. Kamala Harris confirmed her support this month.…
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Nigeria to roll out a new malaria vaccine
Nigeria will become one of the first countries to roll out a new malaria vaccine after receiving a first batch of 846,200 doses. Developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in England, the R21 vaccination was produced by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax. The Nigerian Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, says the…
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