Sierra Leone

Woman Reunites With Stranger Who Helped Her Get To The US At Age 5

Maya Hughes was only five when she boarded the plane alone.
12/14/2018

Sierra Leone Officially Declared Ebola-Free

World Health Organization makes announcement.
11/07/2015

US Health Worker Contracts Ebola in Sierra Leone, Receiving Treatment at NIH

The patient is the 11th person treated for virus in U.S.
03/13/2015

West Africans Get Creative With Ebola Awareness Campaigns

Ideas include a soapy spin on the ice bucket challenge.
08/28/2014
George Weah

Former Liberian Soccer Star Weah Records Ebola Song

George Weah wants to raise awareness about the disease.
08/11/2014

As Ebola Spread Outpaces Control Effort, WHO Plans $100 Million Response

More than 700 people have died, including 40 health workers.
08/01/2014
How is Ebola Treated?

Commentary: In West Africa, Ebola Is Taking a Physical and Emotional Toll

Virus has created great fear in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
07/28/2014

Leading Ebola Doctor in Sierra Leone Catches Virus

Hero Dr. Sheik Umar Khan has treated over 100 patients.
07/24/2014
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Liberia, Sierra Leone

Ebola Crisis in West Africa Worsens, Kills More Than 500

The outbreak is now the largest on record.
07/14/2014
Black History in Films and Books

African-American Literature and Films That Should Be Taught in the Classroom

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Chad Sees a Tenfold Rise in Malaria

Global Week in Review: Chad Sees Huge Spike in Malaria Cases

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