Career Background Born and raised in Sierra Leone, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of a fragile healthcare system. These experiences fuelled my passion for contributing to the improvement of healthcare in Sierra Leone. After completing my BSc in Pharmacology and an MA in Management in the UK, I immersed myself in the UK’s National Health […]
Career Background: I embarked on my academic journey at Christ The King College in Bo, Sierra Leone, where I completed my secondary education from JSS 1 to SSS III. In 2012, I successfully passed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). My educational aspirations led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science with Honors
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
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
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
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
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
Unsung hero of Freetown working tirelessly (and selflessly) to provide support to one pregnant teenager at a time. Mangenda Kamara is a gender specialist with an M. Phil and MA in Gender Studies, who previously worked as a lecturer in Community Development Studies at Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, in Sierra Leone.
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I studied medicine at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and graduated in December 2017. I have worked for five years as a doctor in a variety of hospitals and settings while rotating in different specialties. I am grateful for all the experiences I have gained and equally so for the challenges I
Hello, I am Alice Manyehe Lansana. I’m a trained and qualified Teacher (HTC) teaching at the United Brethren in Christ School Mattru Jong. Role in CRIBS I am a 2YoungLives mentor team co-ordinator for Mattru Jong team My CRIBS experience Having the opportunity to work with 2Young Lives has helped me serve the community in a
