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The United States Embassy in Freetown has officially handed over Sierra Leone’s new National Parasitic Diseases Laboratory and Training Center to the Ministry of Health.
The state-of-the-art facility, funded by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was made possible through a Humanitarian Assistance grant from the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative.
The center is expected to play a critical role in strengthening Sierra Leone’s fight against malaria, enhancing the training of health professionals, and improving community health across the country.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jared Yancey described the new facility as a testament to America’s long-standing partnership with Sierra Leone. “This laboratory and training center is not just an investment in Sierra Leone’s future, it is an investment by the American people in global health security,” he said.
Officials noted that combating health threats like malaria not only protects Sierra Leoneans but also reduces the risk of disease outbreaks spreading beyond the country’s borders.
The investment underscores the United States’ commitment to advancing global health security while protecting its own citizens.
The Ministry of Health expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing that the laboratory will contribute significantly to building resilience within Sierra Leone’s healthcare system.
