PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---August 28, 2014

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Saudi Arabia to join in the fight against Ebola

By M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week paid courtesy calls on two of Saudi Arabia’s influential men, particularly in the areas of youth, sports and humanitarian activities.

Sierra Leonean Christians in USA Pray For Divine Intervention to End Ebola Havoc

A cross section of Christians in the tri-state of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia USA, held an afternoon hours of Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Church on Sunday August 10 2014 on 10110 Greenbelt Road Lanham Maryland for a Divine intervention that would facilitate the immediate stop of all destruction being wrecked by Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa in general and Sierra Leone in particular.

PRESS GALLERY EXECUTIVE TENURE ENDS

19 August 2014, Freetown: The Parliamentary Press Gallery Executive which was elected into office on 18 August 2012 to run the affairs of members has formally come to an end.

China to continue helping Sierra Leone

Members of Chinese medical expert team demonstrate during a training with Sierra Leone medical workers in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Aug 14, 2014. China has sent three expert teams and medical supplies to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to assist in the prevention and control of the Ebola virus. [Photo/Xinhua]

FREETOWN -- China will provide Sierra Leone with more assistance if necessary to help the West African country fight the Ebola outbreak, Beijing's ambassador said Sunday.

President Koroma Addresses Media on Ebola

By State House Communications Unit

As a way of keeping citizens abreast with government’s efforts in containing the Ebola epidemic, President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma on Friday 15^th August at State House addressed media practitioners comprising both local and international journalists, on the role of government since the outbreak of the disease in May this year.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Press Release 17/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update:As of today, 17August 2014, we have a total of215patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged. The total number of new confirmed cases for today is 18: Kailahun 12, Kenema 4 and Western Area 2.

World Bank Supports Fight Against Ebola With $6M

The World Bank has lend its hands to the President Ernest Bai Koroma government with the sum of Six Million United States Dollars ($6M) as grant, on the restructured Sierra Leone Health project for Ebola Response.

New Zealand dispatches nurses to Sierra Leone for Ebola

New Zealand’s Envoy (L) and Ambassador Kamara

As part of the international response effort to help combating the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), New Zealand’s Emissary to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. James Kember informed His Excellency Osman Keh Kamara, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union that his country has sent two clinical nurses to Sierra Leone.

A 40ft Container of Ebola Emergency Medical Supplies and Relief Aids off to S/Leone

By Kabbs Kanu & Pasco Temple

A forty Feet (40’) sized High cube container full of Medical supplies to aid combat Ebola Virus Disease in Sierra Leone has on Wednesday August 13^th 2014 departed the seashores of New Jersey on board the “Grande Marrocco” vessel for the Queen Elizabeth 11 Quay in Freetown, Sierra Leone at the expense of the Embassy of Sierra Leone in the USA.

Nigerian woman suspected of Ebola dies in UAE

Dubai, 18 August: Health officials in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi say that a Nigerian woman who arrived on a flight transiting the city and who may have been infected with the Ebola virus has died.

President Xi: China to continue help to fight Ebola

SL's HE President Ernest Bai Koroma & President Xi Jinping of PRC

(Xinhua) NANJING - President Xi Jinping on Saturday vowed that China will continue to help international control of the Ebola epidemic in a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yanbo Handed Over Emergency Humanitarian Anti-Ebola Medical Materials to Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma

2014/08/15 On August 12, Chinese Ambassador handed over a batch of emergency humanitarian anti-Ebola medical materials valued at RMB 10 million Yuan (equally 1.63 million USD) to Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma at the State House of Sierra Leone.

Red Cross meets with President Koroma

By State House Communications Unit

The Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross, Mr. Elhadj As Sy on 14th August, 2014 met with President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma at State House to have firsthand information about the health situation on the ground regarding the Ebola outbreak.

Joule Africa and Endeavour Energy Join Ebola Fight

By State House Communications Unit

Representatives of Joule Africa and Endeavour Energy led by the Country Director for Joule Africa, Mr. Patrick Olu Beckley has this morning 14th August donated a banker's cheque for the sum of $25,000 USD (Twenty Five Thousand United States Dollars) as their contribution to the National Emergency Health response against the Ebola outbreak.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Press Release 14/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update: As of today, 14 August 2014, we have a total of200patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged. The total number of new confirmed cases is 15:Kenema 1, Kailahun 11; Bo 1 and Western Area 2.

CORRUPTION AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

In every country the Justice system exists to ensure a fair treatment of citizens and that the Rule of law and legal system is effective. The status of the justice system in a country is largely dependent on the quality of the government and its commitment to the fight against corruption.  

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Press Release 13/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update: As of today, 13 August 2014, we have a total of 191 patients who have survived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged. The total number of new confirmed cases is 11: Kenema 9 and Port Loko 2.

PRESS RELEASE

IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF GOVERNMENT THAT BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND TRADERS HAVE SUDDENLY INCREASED THE PRICES OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES TO LEVELS THAT CAN ONLY BE DEEMED TO BE EXPLOITATIVE.

PRESS RELEASE

FOLLOWING A MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON EBOLA CHAIRED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY HAS DIRECTED THAT ALL MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP TRUCKS AND VANS SHOULD RELEASE THEM ON LOAN TO THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND AVIATION FOR TEMPORARY USE BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SANITATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE EBOLA OUTBREAK.

Ebola: The Blessing of Having a Patriotic Leader

By M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia

His Excellency the President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, in his recent speech to fellow citizens on the outbreak of the Ebola disease asked the entire nation to mourn with the families of  “our national heroes including Dr. Sheik Umar Khan” who lost their lives battling the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.

Usman Boie Kamara – health status

Adeyemi Paul, CEO, Sierra Express Media

As a personal friend, and in order to put to rest gossip and lies spreading like wild fire around the world, the update on Mr. Usman Boie Kamara, (UBK) Minister of Trade and Industry, Sierra Leone is that he has not been feeling well and has decided to seek a medical check-up in the United Kingdom.

China-aided Emergency Humanitarian Anti-Ebola Medical Materials Airlifted to Sierra Leone

2014/08/14 On the afternoon of August 11, a Boeing 747 airplane carrying China-aided emergency humanitarian anti-Ebola medical materials arrived at Lungi International Airport. Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yanbo, Minister of Transport and Aviation Mr. Leonard Koroma, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Ebun Adebola Strasser-King, Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation Dr. Abubakarr Fofanah and other senior Sierra Leonean officials attended the hand-over ceremony held at the airport. Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Awoko Newspaper and other media organizations reported the event.

Tourism Minister versus Momoh Konte

 By Elias L. Bangura

 Sometimes you wonder why people who ought to know better behave in an unseemly manner – and whether it is for the protection of their people or it is just for their interests. Hmm.

Meet Sierra Leone's True Friend ...a scientist, an academician & a diplomat

By M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Inshaglou

Prof. Dr. Ekmeledin Ihsanoglu is a mild-mannered scientist, diplomat and academic who served as the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from 2004-14.

S/Leonean Muslims in Washington Metropolis Join other Faith to Combat Ebola Spiritually

A cross section of Sierra Leonean Muslims in the tri states of Washington Virginia and Maryland have on August 8, 2014 immediately after the (14.00hrs) “Juma” Friday prayers joined hands with some erudite Christian cleric and prayed to Papa - God/Allah for the instantaneous fulfilment of the wish of Sierra Leoneans to see the end of Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolences on Ebola to Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma

2014/08/11 On August 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Ebola to Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma.

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Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Press Release                   10/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update:As of today, 10 August 2014, we have a total of181patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged.

President Koroma’s Assistant speaks out in Saudi Arabia

By Alhaji M.B. Jalloh, Press Attaché, Saudi Arabia

His Excellency the President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, has lived to his promise to the people of Sierra Leone that he would have no sacred cows in his All People’s Congress (APC) administration that has not performed exemplarily well in democratic good governance and the socio-economic development of the country.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Press Release 8/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update:As of today, 8August 2014, we have a total of175patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged.

PARLIAMENT RATIFIES STATE OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY

Freetown, 7^th August, 2014 The House of Parliament has today ratified the State of Public Emergency throughout Sierra Leone as declared by H E the President and published in the Sierra Leone Gazette on 31^st

PRESS RELEASE Mission praises Gambia Bird

CEO Gambia Bird, Thomas Wazinski

The High Commissioner, Management and Staff of the Sierra Leone High Commission in the United Kingdom, has on behalf of Sierra Leoneans in the Diaspora, the Government and People of Sierra Leone, thanked the management of Gambia Bird for standing by Sierra Leone during what he referred to as ‘this frustrating and difficult period.’

China Kingho Group, Octea and African Minerals donate to help halt Ebola Spread

Companies presenting donations to Pres. Koroma

Representatives of China Kingho Group, Octea and African Minerals have this morning 8th August at State House, presented to President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma donations worth hundreds of millions of Leones.

Ebola Outbreak Declared a Public Health Emergency by WHO

LONDON – The World Health Organization on Friday declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary response to stop its spread.

EVD Situation Report 7/8/2014 Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

 Ebola outbreak update:As of today, 7 August 2014, we have a total of163patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged.

China Adds Emergency Medical Materials Worth 10 Million Yuan toSupport Sierra Leone in Controlling Ebola

Mr. Xu Zhou, spokesman of the Chinese Embassy announced in Freetown on Thursday, 8th August that China will add a batch of medical materials valued at RMB 10,000,000 Yuan (equally 1,626,000 USD) to support the Government of Sierra Leone in the prevention and control of Ebola.

Le 605 Million Added to Ebola Fund

By State House Communications Unit

As government continues to demonstrate firm commitment towards the eradication of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the sum of Le 605 million cash donations from TELTAC Africa, the local tourism sector and members of the Freetown Dinner Club on Thursday 7th August were presented to President Ernest Bai Koroma at State House.

Isha exposed again over FIFA Ebola fund!

By Ester Vulga

Contrary to what the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) want us to believe, we have authoritatively confirmed that the donation to the Ebola Trust Fund from football world governing body FIFA was actually made through to UNICEF and not to the SLFA.

PRESS RELEASE

IN HIS INITIAL BROADCAST TO THE NATION ON 30^TH JULY 2014 CONCERNING THE EBOLA CRISIS, HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT DR. ERNEST BAI KOROMA ANNOUNCED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE TO CHAMPION THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS MEASURES TO FIGHT THE DISEASE.

Guinea: Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Financing Assurances Review-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guinea

Publication Date:  August 07, 2014

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 Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 Economic activity remained weak in early 2014. Activity was impacted by an outbreak of the Ebola virus since late 2013, but lagging structural reforms, energy shortages, and political

 uncertainty may also be at play.

An Unsung Hero of the Soil Has Fallen!

By Ibrahim Sillah, Saudi Arabia

Heroism is neither restricted to winning military battles; nor is it   limited to emerging a victor in political debacles, and nor is it solely meant having the supernatural wit to invent things beyond the human imagination.

GAMBIA COUNCIL OF IMAMS PRAY FOR SIERRA LEONE IN THE GAMBIA

“Ebola shall go no further in Sierra Leone” :- Imam Rhatib Khan.

The Council of Imams in The Gambia led by its Supreme Boss, Imam Rhatib Khan and a cross section of Gambian Muslim Jamat this morning Thursday August 7^th offered fervent Muslim prayers against the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Banjul.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Press Release 6/8/2014

Ebola outbreak update: As of today, 6 August 2014, we have a total of161patients who have survived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged.

ACC SUPPORTS THE FIGHT AGAINST EBOLA

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that it is very concerned with the spate of the Ebola outbreak and accordingly extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to all bereaved families in Sierra Leone and the West African sub-region.

Prayers against Ebola Intensified in Saudi Arabia

By Ibrahim Sillah

In response to His Excellency, President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma's call to the nation to stay home for self-reflection and prayers against the deadly Ebola virus on Monday, August 4^th, 2014, Ambassador Alhaji Mohamed Sillah Kargbo, President Koroma's envoy to Saudi Arabia, called upon his nationals in Riyadh to converge at the Chancery.

ACC SUPPORTS THE FIGHT AGAINST EBOLA

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general public that it is very concerned with the spate of the Ebola outbreak and accordingly extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to all bereaved families in Sierra Leone and the West African sub-region.

Bar Association Presents New Executive with Le100 Million to Fight Ebola

By State House Communications Unit

As a form of collective approach in the fight to eradicate the deadly Ebola virus disease (EVD), the Sierra Leone Bar Association on Tuesday 5th August donated the sum of one hundred million Leones (Le100, 000,000) to President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma and also unveiled its newly elected executive at a quiet ceremony at State House.

The Woman in Dr Sarah Bendu

Dr. Bendu, DG SLRTA

In a country like Sierra Leone, it is very uncommon for public officials other than the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to unearth corrupt cases, especially in high places like Government’s ministries and other institutions.

PRESS RELEASE

The Sierra Leone Embassy in The Gambia, wish to inform the General Public that the Embassy will embark on a general exercise of registering all Sierra Leoneans in The Gambia.

Press Release 5/8/2014

Ministry of Health and Sanitation

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Ebola outbreak update:As of today, 5 August 2014, we have a total of161patients who havesurvived Ebola Virus Disease and subsequently discharged.

President Koroma Inspects Ebola Treatment Facilities

By State House Communications Unit

By way of exerting continuous control measures for the eradication of the deadly Ebola virus in the country, President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma last Saturday 3rd August urged the contractor to fast-track the ongoing work on the Ebola treatment center at Lakka.

President Koroma Urges SLAJ, Inter-Religious Council To Intensify War Against Ebola

By State House Communications Unit

President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma last Thursday held wide-ranging discussions with representatives of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and the Executive Committee of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone to galvanize support in the fight against the deadly Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the country.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Ebola outbreak update:

As of today, 4th August 2014, we have 159 cumulative number of survivors, 576 confirmed Ebola cases and 211Ebola confirmed deaths.

US-Africa summit 2014 Underway

A historic event which will see United States President Barack Obama welcoming fifty African Heads of State during a three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit, under the theme “Investing in the Next Generation.” Is currently underway in the United States of America.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation's Ebola outbreak update:

 As of today, 2nd August 2014, we have 143 cumulative number of survivors, 540 confirmed Ebola cases and 198Ebola confirmed deaths.

Fighting an Enemy, Changing Media Narrative

John Baimba Sesay-China

Developing nations are often faced with challenges such as fixing up their infrastructures; economies, addressing governance issues including corruption, poverty, international media propaganda and a host of others.

World Bank Revitalizes Education Development in Sierra Leone with US$17.9Million and US$5.5 Million

The World Bank has in the form of a grant, make available the sum of more than twenty million United States Dollars to uplifting educational development in Sierra Leone.

Deputy Energy Minister I Subscribes to Oath of Office

  By State House Communications Unit 

The newly appointed Deputy Minister of Energy I, Distribution and Supply, has subscribed to the oath of office during a well attended swearing-in ceremony held at State House, Freetown.