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The Ministry of Health has taken a major step to strengthen diagnostic capacity and staff mobility in Kenema with the official unveiling of a 64-slice CT scanner and a 4D ultrasound machine, alongside the handover of newly procured staff buses and utility vehicles.
At a ceremony held in Kenema, Minister of Health Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, presented the advanced imaging equipment to hospital management and handed over keys to the new fleet of vehicles for Ministry of Health staff. The vehicles are expected to ease transportation challenges faced by health workers and support more efficient patient care across the district.
The new imaging suite includes a 64-slice CT scanner, designed to provide faster and higher-resolution imaging for complex diagnostic needs, and a 4D ultrasound machine that enhances real-time imaging for obstetric, gynecological, and other clinical applications.
Minister Demby said the equipment and vehicles form part of a broader government effort to improve healthcare service delivery. He noted that the new imaging machines will benefit residents of Kenema and patients from surrounding communities who depend on the Kenema Government Hospital for specialized care.
He added that improved staff transportation will reduce delays in service delivery, strengthen outreach and referral systems, and contribute to better health outcomes across the region.
The Kenema upgrades follow a series of recent national investments in the health sector. Last week, President Julius Maada Bio commissioned 10 staff buses for healthcare workers in Bo, including 50-seater and 38-seater vehicles, as well as nine utility vehicles. He also commissioned a 128-slice CT scanner and an ultra-modern burns unit at Connaught Hospital, as part of efforts to modernize diagnostic and treatment capacity nationwide.
Health officials say the combined investments in advanced imaging, clinical infrastructure, and staff mobility are aimed at building a more resilient and accessible health system.
By expanding diagnostic capacity and improving logistics for health workers, the government seeks to reduce referral times, enhance clinical decision-making, and expand access to specialized care across Sierra Leone.
