Bo Regional Hospital Restores Water Supply After Completion of Major Reticulation Project
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo Bo Regional Hospital has completed Phases One and Two of its water reticulation system project, restoring consistent water supply to key maternity and critical care units within the facility.
The project, supported by the Liebreich Foundation and Seed Global Health, is aimed at improving healthcare delivery through better access to clean water in essential service areas.
Hospital authorities confirmed that water has now been restored to the Maternity Complex, the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), Boe Conroy’s Mother Dormitory, and the Mothers’ Waiting Area.
These departments serve mothers and newborns, where clean water is essential for maintaining hygiene, preventing infections, and supporting safe medical care.
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Before the project was completed, the hospital experienced serious water shortages in these areas. Patients, caregivers, and health workers often had to manually fetch water to support daily operations.
The situation placed added pressure on staff and affected service delivery, particularly in maternity and neonatal care units where sanitation is critical.
Health workers had raised concerns about infection risks, including surgical site infections in maternity care and neonatal sepsis in the SCBU, with limited water supply identified as a key challenge.
With the completion of the project, hospital management expects improved hygiene conditions and stronger infection prevention measures across the affected wards.
The hospital says the restored water system will help create a safer environment for both patients and healthcare workers while improving overall service delivery.
Management expressed appreciation to the Liebreich Foundation and Seed Global Health, noting that reliable water access is essential for safe and dignified healthcare services.
They added that the project forms part of broader efforts to strengthen hospital infrastructure and improve maternal and child health care in the region.