Africa is at a pivotal moment in its health journey. As we face converging challenges, our opportunity—and responsibility—is to build resilient, self-reliant health systems that protect lives and foster sustainable development. Through local vaccine manufacturing, digital

This afternoon, I visited Connaught Hospital to assess ongoing projects including the construction of the Burns Unit, the installation of a 1 Megawatt (MW) Solar Energy System for reliable power provision, and the operationalization of the Electronic Medical Records system

#Malaria claimed nearly 600,000 lives in 2023 — that’s 1 life every minute, and approximately 95% of these deaths occurred in the WHO African Region 💔 Ending #malaria for good in #Africa is possible. We need: ✔️ Political commitment ✔️ Sustained funding ✔️ Robust data ✔️

The Gates Foundation is driving life-saving innovations and sustainable health solutions to build a more resilient Africa, steadfast in their commitment to tackle poverty, disease, and health inequities. Join the Gates Foundation and other global health leaders in Kigali (March

This morning, I opened the 47th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the #Sierraleone Medical and Dental Association in #freetown where I reiterated government’s commitment to improving health outcomes. I highlighted successes such as the considerable reduction in maternal

Flying #vaccines are revolutionising access to healthcare in remote Madagascar, giving hope to communities in need: buff.ly/4gCnp4X

The Hult Prize is the world’s biggest student competition for social entrepreneurship—turn your ideas into impact and compete for funding. ⏳ Only 3 days left to register. Sign up now: hultprize.org/startup-pre-re… Let’s showcase Sierra Leone’s innovation on the global stage! 🌍💡

Many congratulations Mohamed Kallon.

⏳ The countdown to #AHAIC2025 is on! In just 2 weeks, global health leaders, experts, and innovators will converge in Kigali for Africa’s largest public health gathering. Be part of the solutions to Africa’s most pressing health challenges. Register here👉

💡 NEW: Africa is making strides toward self-sufficiency in vaccine and health product manufacturing, securing $5.5B in investments, strengthening regulatory systems, and expanding local markets! Learn more: ow.ly/8q4350UYk0I #AfricaCDC #VaccineManufacturing

OPEN for Applications! African STARS Fellowship program - Spend 4 months with us at CERI or IPD to receive advanced training in genomics, diagnostics, and/or vaccine development. Unique opportunity to early-career scientist born in or based in Africa - starsfellows.africa

I am excited to announce our renewed partnership with Illumina to advance public health surveillance across Africa. By integrating next-generation sequencing, we are enhancing our ability to detect and respond to disease outbreaks with greater speed and precision, paving the way

The Black Living Donor Choir singing hope to Black patients. A life changing concert for patients who attended. Thank you to our speakers, guests & sponsors for making the event a huge success Kidney Care UK @kidneycareuk.bsky.social

The human genome is made up of around 3 billion base pairs. Collectively, these make up the complete set of instructions we need to survive, function, and grow. Learn more about the human genome in our latest blog, here: ow.ly/MOq750Vnay0

With 69M young people seeking jobs in 2022, agriculture offers a path to prosperity, #EndPoverty, & feed 10B people by 2050. Meet inspiring young leaders driving creative agriculture solutions & empowering peers to do the same. wrld.bg/9pvM50Vpfo1

With the current challenges to global trade, it may well be time to revive, strengthen and fully implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Julius Maada Bio Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh John Dramani Mahama

Let's make this happen William Samoei Ruto, PhD Paul Kagame Bola Ahmed Tinubu Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦

UNDP in Sierra Leone has launched a nationwide mission to assess schools set to benefit from the 🇨🇳-funded Global Development & South-South Cooperation Fund Project. The project will provide high-quality furniture to improve learning in vulnerable schools & universities across 🇸🇱.

📅 **Save the Date!** 📢 BTS-BSHI monothematic meeting 2025 Advancing transplantation diagnostics: cell free DNA and Omics technologies for precision medicine 🗓️ 13th November 2025 📍 Wellcome Collection, London bts.org.uk/bts-bshi-monot… #BTS #BTSBSHI2025

Recruitment of 3000 health workers.