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.
Sierra Leone at 63: Focus on Public Health
Celebrating Sierra Leone's 63rd Independence Day with a focus on public health milestones and areas for improvement.
The Impact of Climate Change on African Women's Health
This International Women's Day we discuss how climate change impacts African women's health.
2023 Public Health in Africa Year in Review
Learn about some of the incredible public health milestones achieved in 2023 in Africa.
Navigating the Human Toll Beyond Bullets: War and the Public Health Crisis in Sudan
Learn more about the devastating consequences of the public health crisis in Sudan caused by the war.
Sierra Leone at 62: Focus on Public Health
Reflecting on some public health accomplishments and areas for improvement on Sierra Leone's 62 Independence Day.
The 36th African Union (AU) Summit and the Health Agenda on the Continent
Summary of the 36th African Union Summit and some of the commitments for health that we shall hope to see in the future.
Gender Inequity and African Women Public Health Leaders
In this blog post, I wanted to highlight some issues African women in the public health space face and I also will highlight some African...
Overfishing: The Impacts on Livelihoods
Discussing the impacts of fishing on livelihoods in Senegal as well as sharing some steps taken to ensure sustainable levels of fish.
Overfishing and its Impact on Health
Discussing the social determinants of health and the issue of overfishing on the African continent.