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Sierra Leone's First Lady Speaks Out Against Harassment in Parliament

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  In this archive photo , Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Bio, is seen speaking as president of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development to promote their mission for women and children across Africa. Clearly, Mrs. Bio takes her role as a political spouse seriously. She also understands that her support—or lack of support—for various interest groups can spark debate and create challenges, especially during party conventions, where she was recently confronted by her opponents for endorsing her preferred candidates. However, she believes that being mocked, harassed, and humiliated in Parliament just moments before her husband, President Maada Bio, was scheduled to deliver his speech at the State Opening went too far. Her protest against the unprecedented disrespect shown to a first lady has received sympathy from some parts of the Sierra Leonean public. While members of parliament and her political rivals have been quick to mock her, many people acknowledge the chall...

Sierra Leone aims to overcome Mpox virus

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A research paper titled " Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Monkeypox " reports that numerous AI models have been created for the precise diagnosis of Monkeypox. Mpox is a viral infection marked by symptoms such as headaches, chills, and fever. Skin lumps and rashes appear, resembling those seen in smallpox, measles, and chickenpox. The paper examined recent studies utilizing AI in mpox research, concentrating on diagnostic testing, epidemiological modeling of mpox transmission, drug and vaccine development, and media risk management. The authors conclude that this thorough review will serve as a helpful resource for researchers and data scientists working to develop strategies to combat the mpox virus and its spread. In May 2022, global health authorities announced that mpox had spread to multiple countries, posing a risk of becoming a global epidemic. Currently, no specific medication targets the mpox virus; instead, treatments designed for adult smallpo...