Under the stewardship of CEO Linda Muckson Sesay, the Community Health Foundation Hospital (CHF) in Sierra Leone has been extending free medical assistance, including surgeries and eye care, from June 8th to June 13th, 2024, aiding numerous Sierra Leoneans.

Teaming up with surgeons, physicians, and other medical experts from the United States of America alongside national professionals, the hospital has provided a range of medical expertise, augmenting healthcare standards.

“I’m committed to preserving the lives of every Sierra Leonean, which is why I’ve brought in a US Medical Team to collaborate with me in this life-saving mission,” Linda expressed.

The successful surgeries mark a significant stride, improving immediate health outcomes and fortifying long-term community resilience.

By prioritizing accessibility and cooperation, CHF sets a benchmark for efficient healthcare provision in Sierra Leone, nurturing hope and fostering transformative impact under Sesay’s guidance.

Thousands, encompassing children under five, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, have already reaped the benefits of the services rendered.

 

Although the Free Medical Mission Trip is slated for six days from June 8th to June 13th, 2024, children under five, pregnant women, and nursing mothers will continue to receive free medical services at the hospital around the clock.

Dr. Noah, the medical superintendent of the Community Health Foundation Hospital, expressed his delight in hosting medical specialists from the United States of America to aid in the preservation of Sierra Leonean lives.

“I am deeply committed to the welfare of children and pregnant mothers, which is why our CEO, Linda Muckson Sesay, is steadfast in offering them free medical services within my hospital,” remarked Dr. Noah.

He also emphasized that since the establishment of the Community Health Foundation Hospital in 2022, they have performed over two thousand surgeries, including cesarean sections (CS.)

“We have done over two thousand (2000) surgeries, including pregnant women who have had complicated births. All of them were successful,” Dr. Noah lamented.

He ended by encouraging Sierra Leoneans to choose CHF Hospital in Mile 91 for the best in healthcare services.

Beneficiaries laud the initiative of Linda Muckson Sesay, a Sierra Leonean based in the United States of America and CEO of the Community Health Foundation Hospital, for providing medication to Sierra Leoneans at no cost.

“I am indebted to this hospital for administering free medication and surgery to my child,” asserted Mbalu, mother of a two-year-old boy.

When talking to one of the medical experts from the United States of America, Dr. Tracy Burns, she disclosed that the CHF hospital is one of the best based on its medical equipment and facilities. Government or any other organizations or philanthropists just need to expand the structure of the hospital to accommodate more patients.

“I’m seeing the vision of this hospital becoming the best in Sierra Leone. You have the establishment and you just need support to achieve the best healthcare services in Sierra Leone,” Burns asserted.

She also said that the hospital management is unique and the environment is accommodative for both national and international patients and staff.

I wish I have many day to stay in Sierra Leone to help Linda Muckson in saving lives of Sierra Leoneans more so those with surgery cases and pregnant women. But I will come back at anytime when Linda needs us” Dr. Burns asserted

When talking to this Media, Madam Linda Muckson Sesay, CEO of the Community Health Foundation Hospital in Mile 91, has also revealed to the public that she has brought incubator machines to aid the development of premature babies.

“If not the first, CHF Hospital in Mile 91 is among the very few hospitals to have incubator machines in Sierra Leone. I therefore encourage all pregnant women to come to CHF Hospital in Mile 91 whenever they experience premature birth,” Linda emphasized.

Scores of individuals within and beyond the Tonkolili District have benefited from the free medical services, with a majority being surgical patients who have undergone successful procedures thus far.

Madam Linda encourages all those who have registered for surgery cases and have not been able to undergo surgery during the six-day mission to continue to stay at the hospital as the medical superintendent, Dr. Noah, will continue to perform their surgeries before the end of June 2024.

Additionally, the initiative has sparked discussions on the broader impact of accessible healthcare. Many community leaders and health advocates see this as a model that could be replicated in other regions. The collaboration between local and international medical professionals highlights the importance of global partnerships in addressing healthcare disparities.

Community members have expressed their gratitude not only for the immediate medical care but also for the education provided. These education focused on preventive healthcare measures, maternal and child health, and managing chronic diseases, empowering locals with knowledge and tools to improve their overall health.

Furthermore, the influx of international medical teams has led to an exchange of knowledge and skills, benefiting local healthcare providers. This collaborative environment fosters ongoing professional development, ensuring that the benefits of this initiative extend well beyond the six-day period.

The success of this initiative underscores the potential for sustainable healthcare improvements through community engagement, international cooperation, and the visionary leadership of individuals like Linda Muckson Sesay.