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News
Friday 20 November 2009
Finally! Free healthcare for mothers and babies in Sierra Leone
All pregnant and lactating women and children under five in Sierra Leone will have access to free life-saving healthcare within a year,
Thursday 09 July 2009
G8 is failing children like these in Kroo Bay
G8 leaders have the power to save children’s lives. Save the Children is calling on them to commit to double the level of donor funding for maternal, newborn and child health.
Thursday 09 July 2009
Half-measures are not enough
With only one day to go for the summit to end, it appears as if development and Africa are not priority for the G8 leaders. Adrian Lovett, Save the Children's Director of Campaigns and Communications said:
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Kroo Bay Clinic to the rescue!
Kroo Bay clinic is already making an impact on people’s lives. The word is spreading and children like Ibrahim are being saved. Zainab’s grandson was sick but thanks to the nurses at the Kroo Bay clinic he’s alive and healthy.
Saturday 13 June 2009
Award for Best Coach at Camp Diva Tournament
Sony, Kroo Bay Young Stars' coach, has been awarded “best coach” at Camp Diva Tournament.
Friday 29 May 2009
Simple solutions save lives
Mothers and children learn about simple solutions that save lives at the Kroo Bay clinic.
Monday 18 May 2009
Nanday's new baby boy
Nanday gave birth to a healthy baby boy on 18 May 2005. A week later she named him Francis.
Thursday 12 March 2009
Packed clinic full of pregnant women and newborn babies
Hours before the official handover of the clinic from Save the Children and Concern Worldwide to the Government of Sierra Leone the newly renovated clinic is packed full of pregnant women, newborn babies and under fives.
Thursday 12 March 2009
Pomp and ceremony as Kroo Bay clinic officially opens
Amid displays of jubilation from the crowd representatives of Save the Children and Concern Worldwide officially handed over the clinic to the government of Sierra Leone.
Wednesday 18 February 2009
The last brick in the wall
Despite some of the heaviest rain for 10 years renovations on the Kroo Bay clinic are now complete.


