Career background: I am a Development Economist, public health professional and social researcher with a Bachelors in Development & Economics, Diploma in Health studies, a Higher Diploma in Community and Public Health and many other certificates in health, management, monitoring and research. Role in CRIBS: I was one of the Cradle-5 team members, working as […]
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Deborah Sos Johnson, a Law student at UNIMAK University, Makeni, Sierra Leone, created the winning entry in a university student competition to create a skit, poem or tell a story to raise awareness of Pre-eclampsia. This was part of a nation wide awareness campaign about pre-eclampsia, which is the second leading cause of maternal death
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Career background: Osman Koroma is a dedicated public health professional with extensive experience in program coordination, research, and community health work. He has a strong academic background and a demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes, particularly in challenging contexts such as Sierra Leone. His professional journey includes serving as a Health Program Officer at GOAL
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Career Background I have an MBChB, from the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone. I am a research enthusiast, involved in data collection and analysis. I worked as an LQAS officer for WHO, and more exposure to research was gained when working on my dissertation. Role in CRIBS: I work
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Career Background Hickmatu Bintu Leigh is a highly motivated individual with a strong academic background and a passion for public health and storytelling. She graduated from Njala University in 2021 with honours in Public Health, demonstrating her dedication and commitment to understanding and improving community health. After completing her undergraduate studies, Hickmatu decided to pursue
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Hello, I’m Candace. I’m a doctor training in obstetrics and gynaecology in London, with a master’s in Global Health and development. I’m excited to be diving into the world of research. My topic of interest is looking at how aspirin could be used to prevent preeclampsia in Sierra Leone. The possibility of contributing to the massive
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For World Pre-eclampsia day, the team in Sierra Leone has highlighted the critical need to raise awareness of pre-eclampsia in the community. In this regard and in order to build a national pre-eclampsia awareness campaign, they have embarked on the following key strategies: Developed printed and digital educational materials for pregnant women and the public.
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One of the outputs of a recent successful Policy Lab and CRIBS Maternal Health Group Dissemination Day held in Sierra Leone, is the development of a short docu-drama film about Pre-eclampsia, created in partnership with Sierra Leonean filmmakers Mariama Wurie and Miles Kamara. The aims of the film are the following: To raise awareness
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In Sierre Leone we celebrate the wonderful midwives who make such a difference in the lives of women and their babies. Watch the video clips of these remarkable woman and see why the Nursing and Midwifery Sierra Leone act is so important for what they do. Watch a few short movie clips of the
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