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In a bid to fulfil His Excellency President Bio’s promise of delivering transformative progress in 2025, the Minister of Social Welfare, Honourable Melrose Karminty, led a delegation of key government official’s on a visit to assess the progress of the Post-Ebola Recovery Social Investment Fund project sites.
The delegation visited Waterloo in the Western Rural District and Lungi in the Port Loko District.
The delegation included prominent officials such as the Deputy Minister of Health 1, the District Medical Officers (DMOs) for both districts, and other technical personnel. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the implementation of critical health infrastructure designed to bolster the country’s healthcare system, especially in regions heavily affected by the Ebola outbreak.
The Post-Ebola Recovery Social Investment Fund project is a major initiative funded through a blended grant from the African Development Bank (ADB) and the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) Trust Fund. These financial partnerships, facilitated through the Mano River Union, aim to restore and enhance healthcare delivery in the affected regions.
The facilities under this project are a testament to the government’s commitment to sustainable development and resilience building. Key features of the hospitals include fully fenced premises to ensure safety and security, medical staff quarters to house healthcare workers on-site, ensuring round-the-clock availability, a 24-hour electricity supply for uninterrupted medical operations, and a 24-hour borehole water supply, guaranteeing reliable access to clean water.
The initiative underscores the government’s focus on building resilient communities by addressing healthcare disparities and creating an environment conducive to recovery and growth. The facilities are also strategically positioned to serve as a buffer against future health emergencies, drawing lessons from the devastating Ebola outbreak.
Honourable Melrose Karminty emphasised the importance of these projects during her visit, stating, “These facilities are not just buildings; they represent a renewed hope for our people. They symbolise the government’s commitment to improving lives and ensuring no community is left behind.”
The construction of these facilities is 90% completed. It will be furnished, and the Ministry of Social Welfare will officially hand over these facilities to its counterpart, the Ministry of Health, soon.
As Sierra Leone embraces 2025 as the Year of Delivering, projects like the Post-Ebola Recovery Social Investment Fund serve as tangible proof of the government’s dedication to sustainable development and the welfare of its citizens. The delegation’s visit marks a critical step in ensuring that promises made are promises kept.
