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The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Thursday, 27th March 2025, officially inaugurated the construction of postgraduate colleges in administration and pedagogy at the University of Sierra Leone (USL) Teaching Hospitals Complex in Lakka.
The groundbreaking ceremony signals a strong government commitment to improving higher education and specialized medical training in the Sierra Leone.
Dr. Jalloh highlighted the importance of the project in promoting national development. He stated, admitting that education is a key driver of economic growth and social transformation, thus emphasizing that the initiative would enhance learning opportunities, create jobs, and stimulate economic activities.
“The future of Sierra Leone lies in the hands of our youth, and this project embodies our vision for a brighter tomorrow,” he stated, adding that together, they will build an educated, empowered, and prosperous Sierra Leone.
The construction of the colleges is said to be a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, aimed at bolstering the healthcare system in Sierra Leone.
Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to advancing healthcare services through better infrastructure, staffing, and medical supply chains. He noted significant recent achievements, including new hospital constructions and the expansion of specialist training programs.
Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, emphasized the role of partnerships in enhancing healthcare education to international standards. She acknowledged collaborations with the Ministry of Health and institutions like Njala University as vital to preparing future medical professionals with essential skills.
“This facility symbolizes our shared vision of training healthcare professionals who will safeguard the health of our citizens,” Dr. Wurie stated.
Dr. Sahr Moses Gevao, Chairman of the Council, commended the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen medical education in Sierra Leone. He pointed out the positive impact of the College of Health Specialties Foundation Fellows, launched in 2021, on advancing specialist training.
He also praised improvements made by the Ministry of Health in payroll systems and the successful induction of 122 residents specializing in complex medical fields. “The launch of this initiative is a game-changer for Sierra Leone’s healthcare sector,” Dr. Gevao remarked, noting that the new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for telemedicine, research, and advanced training.
In concluding the ceremony, Vice President Jalloh encouraged all Sierra Leoneans to unite for a better future through education and collaboration. He reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a resilient healthcare system and an inclusive higher education sector as vital components of national growth.
“This project symbolizes our dedication to the next generation,” he concluded, stressing that, “together, we will build an educated, empowered, and prosperous Sierra Leone.”
