The international phenomenon often called mind drain has negatively impacted the domestic healthcare industries of many former British colonies in Africa. While financial motives for migration proceed to be an vital motive to migrate, less clear is the link between the dual historic processes of colonialism and imperialism on present human outflows from Africa to extra developed countries. This paper examines the function of colonialism and imperialism in shaping the healthcare mind drain in Africa.

We are thrilled to announce the new vaccine program that has began final week at Adama Martha Memorial Community Health Center! This program is in partnership with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health. In Sierra Leone, youngsters underneath 5 years old receive free vaccines. Ministry Health Officers trip round on mopeds from village to village to be able to deliver or even administer vaccines to those youngsters. However, the fact is that extra often then …