Feature

By Kemo Cham

A mobile vaccination team is on its way out to its first assignment of the day in Sierra Leone’s southern Bonthe District.

The 12-mile journey from Bum Village, where they are based, to Tassor Village, would have taken Nurse Ann Marie Keifa and her team 3hrs on a motor bike. But the boat ride cuts the time to 45 minutes.

By Kemo Cham

As the race to contain the Covid-19 pandemic heats up, countries like Sierra Leone are lagging far behind in terms of vaccination.

Seven months since it commenced its vaccination programme, only about 3 percent of Sierra Leone’s population has been fully vaccinated, according to official data.

Besides hesitancy, which has been due to misconceptions fueled by fake news, occasional shortages of the jabs has also contributed to the low uptake. But authorities say not only is there enough jabs now, hesitancy has also reduced.

By Joseph Bankole Thompson MD, PHD

Many parts of the world experienced a significant decrease in COVID-19 infections and deaths over the week, October 18-25, 2021.

A delicate and precious baby

Universally coveted by humanity.

When appropriately nurtured and cared for

Will preserve progress in life,

And positively impact all walks of life.

Yet only a single act of indiscretion,              

Stubbornness, unforgiveness or indifference,

Could shatter its delicate frame

And waste the precious coveted fragrance

In the desert of regret and missed opportunities.

So give peace a chance around you.

By Joseph Bankole Thompson MD, PHD

Many parts of the world experienced a significant decrease in COVID-19 infections and deaths over the week, October 10-18, 2021.

By Joseph Bankole Thompson MD, PHD

Sierra Leone recorded 0.03% and 0.07% increase in COVID-19 total infections and total recoveries respectively over the week, October 3-10, 2021.

Youth of our homeland,
You are indeed our nation's future.
Do not scorn the staircase of the mentee,
The Savings Account of potential;
Be proud, but without the sin of pride.

Pride, the predecessor of the prostrate,
Resists guidance and nurturing,
Challenges authority, ridicules sound counsel,
Pursues and pollutes promise;
That gem embedded in every human,
Which in you, resides in abundance.