A major new study published today in The Lancet Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Women’s Health highlights the success of a simple maternity innovation in improving the quality of care across Sierra Leone at scale — while underscoring the urgent need to strengthen health systems to save more lives. The CRADLE-5 trial, led by King’s College […]
The CRIBS- Global team created a phenomenal hive of activity and events across the globe to commemorate World Pre-eclampsia Day on Thursday 22nd May 2025. These included global webinars, seminars, marches, creative drama, creative competitions, testimonies from women who had pre-eclampsia, and talks by academics, doctors and midwives. In Sierra Leone there was student engagement with
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Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – Under the golden hues of a Sierra Leonean sunset, the rhythmic beat of traditional drums mixed with the laughter of dozens of young women – each with a story of resilience, hope, and second chances. This was the powerful closing scene of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects’ (LNP) transformative 5-day Annual Convention, where mentors
On Monday 17th March, fifty 2YoungLives mentors from all over Sierra Leone descended Mangenda’s home town, Bumpe, ready for the 2025 convention. This has become an invaluable element of 2YL, a transformative gathering to allow for refresher training on hot topics, care and encouragement of the mentors through friendship-building and fun activities, and an opportunity
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Congratulations to the Capacity Research Innovation Building maternity Systems in Sierra Leone (CRIBS) and Preterm pre-eclampsiA PlAcental Growth factor testing for reduction of Adverse Outcomes (PAPAGAIO) Global Health Research Groups, led by Professor Andrew Shennan OBE, who were recognised as a highly commended finalist in the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Impact Prizes
Senesie Sheriff, a postgraduate student in Global Health Research at Oxford University, is making significant strides in maternal and child healthcare through his seed-funded research project. Supported by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)-CRIBS, Senesie led a study titled: “An Evaluation of the Current Practice of Care Bundle Management in Preterm Birth in Two Main
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On November 13th, King’s College London joined the University of Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Health in Freetown to celebrate three years of the NIHR-funded Global Health Group CRIBS (UK PI: Prof A. Shennan). This initiative focuses on scalable solutions to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality while building sustainable research capacity in Sierra Leone.
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Come and be part of the CRIBS research skills day… An opportunity to: share your findings get tips on continuing your research journey. Date: Tuesday 12th November 09h00 – 15h00 Venue: Sierra Palms Resort
On 11th September, the NIHR-funded King’s Global Health Research Group CRIBS showcased our maternal health work at the Science Museum Lates in London. Over 2,000 people attended, engaging and immersing themselves in critical issues affecting mothers and communities around the world. At our “Stop the Blood Clock” station, visitors were faced with a stark fact:
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Career background: This is my first time working for a health research base organisation. I joined Welbodi Partnership in November of 2022. Before joining Welbodi Partnership, I worked at Business Development Initiative (BDI) performing similar duties. Role in CRIBS: I am responsible for providing support across all projects on financial management, cash reconciliation, liquidation and
