DEMBY SECURES $800M PLEDGE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH FUNDING ROUND

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeWashington, D.C., April 19, 2026 Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby has mobilized more than $800 million for the Global Financing Facility’s Transform 2030 Investment Round, rallying commitments on the margins of the World Bank Spring Meetings. Addressing sovereign donors, development partners, and global health leaders at the Mayflower Hotel, Dr. Demby…

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STATS SL COUNCIL MAPS CENSUS STRATEGY AT MAKENI RETREAT

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Makeni, April 17, 2026 The Statistics Sierra Leone Council has opened its third strategic retreat in Makeni to sharpen institutional readiness for the 2026 National Population and Housing Census, bringing together directors, new appointees, and returning members for two days of technical planning. Council Chairman Moses Williams declared the retreat…

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FAO, ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY LAUNCH MANGROVE SURVEY FOR FOREST INVENTORY

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily ScopeFreetown, April 18, 2026 The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, with European Union funding and technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation, will roll out a mangrove data collection campaign across the Western Area and parts of the North-East and Southern regions under the National Forest Inventory programme….

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KABBA HAILS MAKENI MEDICS, DEMANDS MORE

By Joseph Momoh, Daily ScopeMakeni, April 14, 2026 Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Services, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, on Saturday commended health workers at Makeni Regional Hospital for improving patient care, while urging them to raise standards as government expands investment in the health sector. He spoke during the commissioning of the hospital’s rehabilitated Special…

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Rest in Peace

The death is reported of Mr. Leonard Augustine Mohammed Bairoh commonly known as Salalahaw, former districts operation Manager at Decentralisation secretariat (DecSec) and former president Knight of Saint John International Commandery 734 Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Makeni. He passed away on Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Makeni. He is survived by…

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Always in Our Hearts

In Loving Memory of our beloved daughter, sister and friend, late Ms. Hawa Esther ArunaWho passed away on 5th April, 2026.Age: 26 years old.She has already been buried .Sympathizers may visit the family resident at Wilberforce Village.May her soul rest in perfect peace.

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Forever in Our Hearts

The death is announced of Haja Rabiatu Allie, of #20 Beccle lane Tengbeh Town.Which sad event took place on Tuesday 14th April, 2026.Age: 83 years old. She’s survived by her children: Lawal Allie, Musa Allie, Mariama Allie, Amina Allie. A Janazah Prayer will be held on Thursday 16th April, 2026 at The Hausa Mosque in…

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Called Home to Glory

Obituary Announcement. In the somber early hours of Thursday 9th of April, 2026, we sadly announce the passing away of Madam Kumba Esther Jimmy, to the cold and hands of death.Age: 68 years.This heart-wrenching event took place at Koeyor Park, situated at No. 13 Main Road Koidu City. She’s survived by her son Mr Kai…

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