Sierra Leone Police Hospital Welcomes 40 Nursing Students from Njala University for Practical Training

The Sierra Leone Police Hospital has received 40 nursing students from Njala University for hands-on medical training.

This is the largest group the hospital has welcomed from the university so far, and marks a new phase in the ongoing partnership between the two institutions.

Njala University has been sending nursing students to the facility for years as part of their clinical placement program. The training allows students to gain real experience in patient care and hospital routines before completing their studies. This year’s larger intake shows continued cooperation between the university and the police medical team, and reflects a growing interest in the hospital as a space for health training.

Hospital staff held a welcome session for the students upon their arrival. During the event, medical officers and administrators gave the students a tour of the facility and introduced them to different departments. They also shared information about recent changes and new services now offered at the hospital. One of the updates mentioned was the opening of a new eye clinic, which is now serving patients from both the police force and the wider public.

The Inspector General of Police, Fayia Sellu, was present at the event. He encouraged the students to take their work seriously and reminded them of the importance of discipline and patient care. He also said the hospital has seen many changes in recent times and is now better prepared to train health workers and support clinical education across different areas of medicine.

He added that the improvements at the hospital have drawn attention from outside the country. A team from Spain known as “Surgeons in Action Foundation” is expected to visit and carry out free surgeries for the public. The planned visit is part of ongoing efforts to expand the hospital’s services and improve access to medical care.

The hospital continues to grow its role in medical training and health services while working with both local and international teams. It is now one of the places where nursing students from Njala and other institutions can build experience before entering full-time work in the health sector.