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Parliament of Sierra Leone has commenced efforts to introduce a comprehensive healthcare and insurance scheme for Members of Parliament (MPs), in a move aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of lawmakers.
The initiative was announced during the parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Nyuma, moved a motion that was seconded by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Abdul Kargbo.
Presiding over the sitting, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, disclosed that the Clerk of Parliament and his team are drafting the proposed scheme, which will be presented to the House for debate and approval.
Speaker Thomas said Parliament has a responsibility to ensure that lawmakers have access to adequate healthcare, noting that the demands of legislative work often expose MPs to significant physical, mental, and financial pressures. He stressed that the deaths of several former Members of Parliament underscore the need for stronger welfare measures.
Hon. Nyuma described the proposal as a long-overdue intervention, arguing that improving the conditions of service for MPs is consistent with the provisions of Section 74(4) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991. He called for the operationalisation of constitutional provisions relating to lawmakers’ welfare and noted that several parliaments across the region already provide similar support for their members.
Supporting the motion, Opposition Leader Hon. Abdul Kargbo highlighted the health challenges faced by lawmakers, revealing that several MPs in the previous Parliament reportedly suffered strokes linked to work-related stress. He also expressed concern over the deaths of some legislators who, he said, were unable to access adequate medical care due to financial constraints.
Hon. Kargbo further disclosed that he is managing high blood pressure, describing it as an indication of the health risks associated with parliamentary responsibilities. He urged Parliament to act without delay to safeguard the wellbeing of its members.
As part of the broader welfare agenda, Speaker Thomas also proposed the establishment of a special development fund for district blocks to enable MPs to respond more effectively to pressing needs within their constituencies.
The proposed healthcare and insurance scheme is expected to be tabled before Parliament in the coming weeks for consideration and approval as lawmakers seek to strengthen institutional support for members serving in the House.
Robbing the poor. It’s always about MP’S and nothing about the vast majority of Sierra Leoneans. Health Insurance for doing nothing. Political thieves
Mmmm. This really pauses me to the bone. Sierra Leone government leaders and opposition leaders crying out loud in the parliament seeking Healthcare insurance schemes and money set aside for them should there be work related risk to them. Mmmmm. What about your salaries? Now you people are rushing to make it works and into law. Wise oooooh. This is the reason for APC and SLPP, other parties should make sure work together, put differences aside, for the benefit of the citizens who voted for you. Is this health care insurance scheme also going to be table for the masses of the citizens where they can get faster cares? Remember, they voted for you. Sierra Leone health care system should have been the best excellent health care in west Africa as I knew it. But oh my God.
This is just my opinion: Sierra Leone don’t need IMF, MCC, WORLBANK, UK, AMERICA, FRANCE. etc. Borrowing money from them to develop Sierra Leone is a very shameful thing for me. If Christ don’t come now, 100 generations of grandkids will continue to pay for that debt. Mark my words. Our land minerals resources mining is bigger than them. Foreigners exploitations of our minerals resources by names mentioned above is making me sick every day. You don’t need IMF to monitoring your agricultural programs or progress, schools, rehabilitation projects. NO!!!!. It is your land. OMG!!!. Please let someone tell me if I am wrong. Be wiser. Peace, respect and love. God bless Sierra Leone.