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Together, we are making health care a human right in #SierraLeone. Proudly part of @PIH. #injusticehasacure 🇸🇱
Sierra Leone
Joined May 2020
No woman should die giving life. 🤰🏾 The Maternal Center of Excellence at Koidu Government Hospital is nearing completion, bringing advanced care to end preventable maternal deaths in Sierra Leone. Inauguration Oct 25. 🧡 Follow for more updates. #MaternalHealth
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Wellbody Clinic leads primary health care innovation with community-driven care and an electronic medical records system, ensuring seamless patient management. A model for improving health access and quality in Kono District and beyond.
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Happy Monday! Meet Hawa Kpovowai, an emergency nurse at Koidu Government Hospital. She started her training in the hospital’s emergency room and quickly realized her values aligned with those of PIH. She says, “I liked that anyone could get care regardless of who they are.”
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Meet Mariama Gifty Lahai, a trailblazing #nurse bringing vital critical care skills back home to Sierra Leone! 👉 Read her inspiring journey:
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Mariama studied critical care nursing in Ghana. She shares her experience being in a new country, the challenges she overcame, and her hopes for nursing and critical care in Kono.
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🤝🏾 In 2022, a #mentorship program was launched to boost quality care at primary health units. Mentors from various specialties provide #training and technical guidance. Through assessments and targeted plans, they strengthen staff skills and service delivery.
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Happy Monday! Meet Denis Senesi, a Community Health Officer at KGH. His passion for tuberculosis care began in university and now he is helping patients recover in Kono. He says, “There are biomedical and social aspects. You have to treat both if you want success.”
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👶🏾 A preterm baby with intestinal malrotation and rare organ placement made a full recovery after #surgery at Koidu Government Hospital. With over 26 surgeries a week and Thursdays for pediatric care, the surgical team at KGH offers essential medical services to patients.
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PIH-SL’s community programs meet patients where they are, offering non-judgmental support. Community health workers remind patients of clinical appointments and often accompany them, ensuring continuous care. #CommunityEngagement
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Happy Monday! Meet Yusuf Keifala, a lab assistant at Buedu in Kailahun district. Yusuf supports the laboratory that serves patients not only from Sierra Leone, but also from neighboring Guinea and Liberia. He says, “The workload isn’t easy, but we are doing our best.”
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Critically ill, Isata traveled from Freetown to Kono for care. While in the emergency room, free diagnosis, treatment and social support saved her life. Her story shows why access to timely #EmergencyCare matters. Read the full story here:
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Isata spent 18 days under continuous supervision and care in the emergency department at Koidu Government Hospital before transitioning to the general ward to continue her recovery.Â
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Happy Monday! Meet Feilah Gabriel Bundor, a community health officer in Kailahun. He has always known that health care was his calling. He sees patients, orders tests and offers diagnoses. He says, “Families get free care and we can do immediate referrals in emergencies.”
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It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek Breastfeeding gives babies the best possible start, providing vital nutrients, protecting against illness, and helping mothers bond with their little ones.
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Happy Monday! Meet Abu Bakkar Sidique Jalloh, an architect in Kailahun district. What motivates him most is deeply personal. He explains, “I joined a project focused on improving maternity services and child health because I want to see mothers in Sierra Leone get better care.”
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Happy Monday! Meet Francis Sahr Ngenda, the focal point for the expanded program on immunization at the Beudu Community Health Center. Francis leads outreach efforts, conducts follow-up visits, and provides health education to ensure no one is left behind.
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Families cross borders for hope at PIH-supported clinics in Kono, Sierra Leone. After Alusine suffered from a stroke in Guinea, he and his wife Aminata journeyed to Kono, where compassionate care helped him speak again.
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Do you have questions about your pregnancy? Call the free Fambul Welbodi Helpline today! Get answers to your questions and expert support every step of the way—because every mom deserves the best care. 📞 Call the toll-free helpline today: 5117
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Happy Monday! Meet Dephon Oli Johnson, a project engineer. He oversees the construction of health facilities, ensuring they are functional, safe, and designed to support both caregivers and patients.
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Life-saving technology is making childbirth safer in Sierra Lene! Discover how Janitri is empowering health care workers with real-time tools to detect risks early and protect mothers and newborns. Read the full story:
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The Janitri technology allows clinicians to closely track both fetal and maternal heart rates in real time during labor, helping to identify complications before they become life-threatening.
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Call the free Fambul Wellbodi Helpline - Get expert advice on pregnancy, newborn care, reproductive health, and guidance for fathers—anytime, anywhere in Sierra Leone. Your questions matter. Your family’s health matters. 📞 Call the toll-free helpline today: 5117
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Happy Monday! Meet Alpha Umarr Bah, an Infrastructure Project Manager. Working with PIH marked his first experience in the health sector and it has been transformative. “It opened my eyes to how I can use my engineering skills to improve health care in remote areas.”
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