Caring City for Women: Sierra Leone’s Gender Ministry and the Freetown City Council are pushing the “Freetown Caring City Project” to support unpaid caregivers, improve access to health and welfare services, and reduce sexual and gender-based violence. Public Health at Borders: The Ministry of Health and NPHA launched a Health Travel Portal at Freetown International Airport to collect travellers’ health documents and streamline screening. Digital Skills Push: DSTI and UNICEF held a graduation for Tech 101 and Tech for Kids digital literacy programmes at the DSTI Digital Learning Hub in Freetown. Telecom Investment: Sierra Leone’s telecom sector has attracted over $400m since 2021, with fibre backbone coverage, service-quality gains, and 5G rollout highlighted. Ebola Preparedness Memory: Sierra Leone marked the 2014 Ebola legacy as authorities strengthen readiness for renewed regional threats, alongside safety planning and travel-health measures. Safety and Justice Tech: Sierra Leone Police plan to commission projects including a modern forensic lab and upgrades to improve public safety and investigation capacity. Health Data Accountability: A Salone Development Scorecard report says progress on reducing physical and sexual assault is slow, with thousands of cases recorded in 2025. Science and Minerals: Sierra Leone joined global dialogue on critical minerals and rare earths at SPIEF 2026, focusing on local value addition and transparent supply chains.