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Sierra Leone Concludes a Record 5th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS).

Experts from across the surgical landscape in West Africa gathered at the Bintumani Conference Center in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, for this year’s 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS). The weeklong activity was formally declared open by Vice President, Dr. Mohammed Juldeh Jalloh, on Monday. This memorable […]

“I was just favored by God for this one”—Kumba Bawa

Kumba Bawa slowly staggered to her feet, managed to lay herself gingerly on the hospital bed. She looked pale but wore a dim smile that lit up her beautiful face. Bawa, in her late thirties, has had fibroid surgery before, but doctors told her that she needed another surgery for the same condition. She has […]

MOH making significant gains in mental health response

A team of psychosocial nurses at Connaught having a planning meeting. It is evident that mental health issues are becoming a serious problem in Sierra Leone. Medical data show a substantial increase in the number of cases reported. According to the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Dr. Santigie Sesay, from January to October […]

Enhancing Surgical Care at Connaught Hospital: A Generous Donation by MoHS and GoSL

On the 14th June 2023 marked a  significant milestone in the healthcare sector of Sierra Leone as the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) joined hands to make a remarkable donation. Three truckloads of essential surgical theatre equipment were generously donated to Connaught Hospital, a leading medical facility […]

Ministry of Health: Embracing a New Era of Healthcare with Mercy Ships

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the Global Mercy to Freetown. The Ministry of Health’s leader recently welcomed representatives from Mercy Ships for an enlightening press conference, marking a significant milestone in our longstanding collaboration.  The Global Mercy, known as the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, promises to significantly […]

Ministry of Health’s Pivotal Visit to Lumley’s Upcoming Children’s Hospital

The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Honorable Minister of health, Dr Austin Demby and the Deputy Minster of Health 2, Dr Jalikatu Mustapha, recently embarked on a significant monitoring visit to the construction site of the Lumley Children’s Hospital. With a promise of 162 beds, this establishment stands as a beacon of the […]

Universal Health Coverage – UHC

Sierra Leone is a West African country with a population of 6 million people and a life expectancy at birth of 45 years (male) and 46 years (female). A debilitating 11-year-long civil war ended in 2002, leaving the country’s health system much weakened. The government announced the Free Health Care Initiative in 2010. In 2014 […]