About the Blog
Public Health in Africa - Reclaiming the Narrative from the DiasporaAs a Sierra Leonean in the diaspora, I have always been passionate about improving health systems in Sierra Leone and the African continent at large. I hope to create a space to discuss public health issues on the continent while also shining a light on locally driven solutions and also share my experience navigating the public health field as a young professional. Views expressed are mine and do not represent organizations that I am affiliated with.
So You Want to Attend a Public Health Conference?
Looking for guidance on choosing the right public health conference? This practical guide helps students and young professionals navigate conference selection, considering factors like cost, audience fit, and location accessibility. There is also a selection of conferences for those with a global health and health systems interest.
Dear Young Professional, It’s 2025
Looking to navigate your public health career in 2025? Here's some practical advice. From publishing research without pressure to embracing cross-sector opportunities, I share five key insights to help young professionals thrive. Learn why your career path doesn't need to be linear and how to leverage transferable skills across different sectors.
How I Started: Creating TCIM with Adama Saccoh
Learn more about Adama Saccoh and how she started The Catalyst in Me (TCIM) blog, a life science career hub.
How I Started: Rebranding Socials with Yasir Essar
Learn how Yasir Essar rebranded his social media to share knowledge on global health and grow his following.
How I Started: Writing & Publishing
Discover the inspiring journey of a public health enthusiast who started writing and persevered through unsuccessful attempts to publish.
2024 Tips for Young (Public Health) Professionals
Looking to have a successful 2024? Learn essential tips for success, from planning and searching to help you grow.
Public Health Guide to Virtual Networking
I get several questions on networking so I am just sharing a guide here on how I navigated this. My approach to networking has changed...
