20/05/2026
LIFELINE NEHEMIAH PROJECTS OBSERVES PREECLAMPSIA WEEK WITH AWARENESS DRIVE
Lifeline Nehemiah Projects on Tuesday 19th May 2026, launched its activities offering free blood pressure and urine protein screenings, one-on-one counseling, and Krio-language health talks for expectant mothers to commemorate World Preeclampsia Week.
These were followed by staff, community health officers who also distributed leaflets detailing warning signs of preeclampsia at Portee market in the eastern part of Freetown.
"Too many women in Sierra Leone still die from preventable complications. Preeclampsia Week is about breaking the silence. A headache, blurred vision, or sudden swelling is not normal pregnancy, it can be a red flag," said Mr. Turay, Project Manager for 'PAPAYA project' at Lifeline Nehemiah Projects.