Africa’s First Female Mercy Ships Paediatric Surgeon Transforming Children’s Lives
As the first female African paediatric surgeon to volunteer with Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), Dr Justina Seyi-Olajide is breaking barriers while
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AfDB Launches $500 Million Plan to Accelerate Inclusive Growth in Sierra Leone
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone, committing around $500
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AfDB Approves $2.25 Million to Boost Agricultural Productivity in Sierra Leone
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $2.25 million financing package to enhance agricultural productivity and
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War Survivor Turns Life Saver: Mercy Ships Volunteer Champions Safe Surgery in Africa
Mercy Ships has paid tribute to one of its own heroes, Frank Seibure, a volunteer and healthcare leader whose work
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Over 1,500 people regain their sight in the first year, paving the way for 6,000 surgeries and 60,000 screenings over three years
More than 1,500 cataract surgeries have been successfully performed in Sierra Leone during the first year of a joint outreach
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Africa Launches First NDC Implementation Index to Track Climate Action Commitments
African countries are taking a pioneering step to track progress on their climate commitments with the launch of the continent’s
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AfDB Advances Regional Efforts to Eliminate Toxic Pollutants in Africa’s Least Developed Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded a two-day virtual workshop aimed at accelerating the elimination of toxic pollutants and
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Mercy Ships Sailors Unite Humanitarian Service with Ocean Sustainability
As the world marks World Maritime Day under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, Mercy Ships has highlighted
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17 African Nations Commit to Expanding Electricity Access Under Mission 300
Seventeen African governments have pledged concrete reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access under Mission 300, an ambitious partnership
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Global Mercy Launches Sierra Leone Mission with First Successful Surgery
The world’s largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy™, has begun its third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone with
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