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Save the Children has officially handed over two fully rehabilitated and equipped maternal health facilities to the communities of Salina Samba and Messibu in Pujehun District, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child health services in rural Sierra Leone.
The latest handover increases to four the total number of upgraded health facilities delivered in the district since last year, marking a continued expansion of healthcare support to underserved communities.
The refurbished centres, which previously faced significant challenges including poor infrastructure, lack of clean water, and unreliable electricity supply, have now been extensively improved. Renovation works included facility expansion, installation of clean water systems, construction of improved sanitation and waste management structures, and the introduction of solar power systems to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Staff accommodation has also been upgraded to improve working conditions for health workers.
According to Save the Children, the improvements are expected to significantly enhance the quality of maternal and newborn care, reduce risks during childbirth, and strengthen infection prevention measures for both patients and healthcare providers in the beneficiary communities and surrounding areas.
The organisation further announced that similar interventions will continue in Port Loko District, where two additional rehabilitated and fully equipped maternal and child health posts are scheduled to be handed over on Wednesday. This will bring the total number of upgraded facilities across Pujehun and Port Loko to eight.
The projects are funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has supported the broader initiative aimed at improving access to quality primary healthcare services in rural communities.
The handover ceremony in Pujehun was attended by donor representative Mr. Walters, senior officials from the Ministry of Health, including the Director of Primary Health Care, the Child Health Manager, and the Quality of Care Manager, as well as the District Medical Officer. Also present were representatives from the District Council, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, SLANGO, and other key stakeholders.
Officials at the ceremony underscored the importance of sustained investment in maternal health infrastructure as a key step toward reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths in rural Sierra Leone.
