John Karefa-Smart
John Karefa-Smart
John Karefa-Smart (pronunciation: /dʒɒn kəˈrɛfə smɑːrt/) was a prominent Sierra Leonean politician and medical doctor. He was born on 26th June 1915 and died on 25th August 2010.
Etymology
The name "John" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious". "Karefa-Smart" is a Sierra Leonean surname. The etymology of "Karefa-Smart" is not well-documented.
Biography
John Karefa-Smart was born in Rotifunk, Moyamba District, in the British Sierra Leone. He was educated at the Albert Academy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, before proceeding to study medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada. He later earned a Master's degree in Public Health from Harvard University, USA.
Karefa-Smart began his career as a medical officer in the Colonial Service, serving in various parts of Sierra Leone. He later transitioned into politics, serving as Sierra Leone's Minister of Lands, Mines, and Labour, and later as the Minister of External Affairs. He was also the leader of the United National People's Party (UNPP).
Related Terms
- Rotifunk: A town in Sierra Leone where John Karefa-Smart was born.
- British Sierra Leone: The period of Sierra Leone's history when it was a British colony.
- Freetown: The capital city of Sierra Leone.
- University of Toronto: A public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Harvard University: A private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
- Colonial Service: The government service of the British Empire.
- United National People's Party (UNPP): A political party in Sierra Leone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John Karefa-Smart
- Wikipedia's article - John Karefa-Smart
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