Kambia Government Hospital Records 92 Days Without Maternal Deaths
Theresa Manneh The Ministry of Health has highlighted progress in maternal healthcare delivery at the Kambia Government Hospital following a visit by the Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services (DHAS) as part of its ongoing nationwide assessment of healthcare facilities.
The visit, led by DHAS Director Foday Musa, forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare services across Sierra Leone, improve hospital governance, enhance institutional performance and accelerate the implementation of the National Hospital Strategy.
One of the major highlights of the engagement was Kambia Government Hospital’s achievement of 92 consecutive days without a maternal death, a milestone that reflects progress in maternal healthcare and the efforts of healthcare workers and hospital management to improve the survival of mothers.
The achievement comes as Sierra Leone continues to advance the Ministry of Health’s 300 Days of Activism campaign, which focuses on ending preventable maternal and child deaths across the country.
During the visit, the DHAS team also assessed developments at the hospital, including infrastructural improvements, efforts to strengthen surgical services, the installation of a functional solar power system and the availability of an oxygen plant to support essential and specialised medical services.
The team further engaged hospital management and healthcare personnel on key issues affecting service delivery, including institutional governance, leadership and management, operational efficiency and compliance with national hospital standards.
The discussions provided an opportunity to assess progress, identify areas requiring further improvement and reinforce the importance of effective hospital management in delivering quality healthcare.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the National Hospital Strategy translates into better-managed hospitals, improved healthcare services and stronger health outcomes for communities across Sierra Leone.