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The Hospital Care Manager of Connaught Hospital in Freetown, Dr. Mark Kapuwa, has announced major developments in the country’s healthcare system, including the launch of a new burns unit and the installation of what he described as a 128-slice CT scanner.
Speaking after the commissioning, Dr. Kapuwa said the hospital unveiled a state-of-the-art burns unit, which he noted is the first of its kind in the Mano River subregion. He added that the facility was commissioned by the President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio.
“Recently, there has been a lot of reforms, but today, we have the state-of-the-art burns unit, which we are set to commission, and of course the President… will be here,” Dr. Kapuwa said. “In the whole of the Mano Subregion, we are the first to have this unit, which will be used to treat patients affected by severe burns.”
He explained that the facility will support advanced treatment, including reconstructive procedures for patients with severe burn injuries. “Wherein someone has burns, and his hand gets bent, for the reconstructive surgery, we will do it here in the unit,” he stated.
Dr. Kapuwa also disclosed that the hospital has officially launched a 128-slice CT scanner, which he described as “the highest CT scan in the whole world.” In addition, he said the hospital has acquired 4D ultrasound technology, which improves on 3D imaging and allows clearer visualization of unborn babies.
“We have secured 4D ultrasound… which can be used to visualize a child directly from a woman’s womb; the face of the baby can be clearly seen, and also see his sex,” he said.
Addressing improvements in hospital conditions, Dr. Kapuwa attributed enhanced cleanliness, particularly in the mortuary department, to leadership and collaboration with staff and partners. He said teamwork and institutional support have contributed to the progress recorded at the facility.
“The cleanness of the hospital especially the mortuary department is as a result of good leadership and partnership,” he said. “Working with people is the reason why even my staff have grown love for me, and the Ministry decided to support my team here in Connaught.”
Dr. Kapuwa noted that his experience in other parts of the country, including Port Loko and Kenema, informed his approach to improving healthcare delivery. He said his transfer to Connaught Hospital followed reforms he led in those facilities.
“I have worked in Port Loko and Kenema Hospitals, where I transformed the health service system in those facilities, and that is why the Ministry leadership promoted me here,” he said.
He emphasized that ongoing efforts are aimed at transforming Connaught Hospital into a center of excellence both nationally and within the subregion, with a strong focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service delivery.
“This is what we are continuing to do to make sure that Connaught is made a centre of excellence, not only in Sierra Leone but in the Subregion,” Dr. Kapuwa added.
