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Government Launches National Surgical Healthcare Plan to Enhance Medical Services
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone The government has officially launched its National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP), a comprehensive initiative aimed at revolutionizing surgical healthcare and saving lives nationwide. The plan was introduced last week by Honourable Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, in Freetown, and its significance was…
National Taskforce Seizes 118 Kilograms of Suspected Cannabis in Major Drug Raid
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguma, Sierra Leone In a significant operation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Joint Special Unit of the National Taskforce for Drug and Substance Abuse intercepted approximately 118 kilograms of dried leaves believed to be Cannabis Sativa during a raid in the Benguma area. This successful seizure highlights the…
Police Launches Free Prostate Cancer Screening for Officers
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone In a groundbreaking initiative, the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, in collaboration with Cancer UK-Salone, has launched its first-ever free prostate cancer screening program for police officers. This initiative aims to promote early detection and raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease primarily affecting men aged 45…
Prominent Professionals Arrested for Drug Trafficking at Makeni Hotel
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, Sierra Leone Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following a police operation at the Sahara Hotel in Makeni. The accused Janet Mariama Kamara, a surveyor; Thaimu Kargbo, a civil engineer; and Abu Bakarr Conteh, a businessman made their initial court appearance on Wednesday, October…
Ministry of Tourism Engages Bureh Community on New Development Fund for Tourism
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Bureh Beach, November 5, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, supported by the World Bank-funded Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), convened a community engagement meeting in Bureh Town to discuss the ongoing tourism development project and the Tourism Community Development Fund Manual. This initiative is part…
Government 34th RMU Board Meeting; Guinea-Bissau Joins as Sixth Member
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone demonstrated its growing influence in regional maritime affairs by hosting the 34th Session of the Board of Governors of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) on November 6, 2025. This landmark meeting saw the Republic of Guinea-Bissau officially inducted as the sixth member state of…
Gender Ministry Collaborates with FAO to Empower Women in Finance and Land Rights
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs recently convened a strategic meeting with a team from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to explore initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s access to finance and land rights. During the meeting, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs expressed deep gratitude to…
Sierra Leone Shines at WTM London 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 concluded this evening after three dynamic days of cultural exchange, culinary delights, and strategic collaboration at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in East London. Sierra Leone’s presence at the event was both impactful and celebratory, showcasing the nation’s rich heritage and vibrant tourism…
Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs Condemns Death of Two-Year-Old in Alleged Assault
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of a two-year-old girl in Normiyama Village, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District, following an alleged sexual assault. On October 25, 2025, the child was admitted to Moyamba Government Hospital for treatment of suspected malaria. However,…
CCSL Opens New Psychosocial Counselling Centre in Magburaka
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) has inaugurated its new Psychosocial Counselling and Resource Centre in Magburaka, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide essential psychosocial support and community counselling services nationwide. The centre was dedicated during a ceremony themed “Restoring Hope, Strengthening Lives.” This…