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Meet the Woman who Became the First Psychiatrist Trained in Sierra Leone. Dr. Haja Jalloh is a pioneer whose journey reflects the transformation of mental health care in Sierra Leone.
Meet Grace Yei Moore-Sourie, a maternity nurse and mental health champion at Koidu Government Hospital. Despite being let down by multiple systems throughout her life, she chose to seek mental health care through PIH.
Every day at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), staff are working tirelessly to save lives and improve maternal health care. Witness the everyday care, choices, and challenges that shape the journey to motherhood
Sia Fengai stopped eating when the smell of fish—and other once-favorite foods—became unbearable. Nausea and persistent stomach pain led her to leave Freetown to visit her family in rural Sierra Leone, some 450 miles from the capital city, in search of care and support.
Bintu Jalloh’s blood pressure spiked as she was ushered into Koidu Government Hospital’s (KGH) maternity ward by Community Health Officer Lamina Mansaray. Jalloh, who was 32 weeks pregnant with twins at the time, expected to stay in the ward only a few days—like she had earlier in her pregnancy. But this time was different.
At Partners In Health (PIH), we believe women’s rights are human rights. And that an investment in women and girls is an investment for all—from communities to families.
On February 4, a small crowd gathered in front of the newly constructed non-communicable diseases (NCD) clinic at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH). Two small tents and several rows of white chairs were arranged to seat the speakers and attendees. The audience — a mix of hopeful community members, patients, and clinicians — had waited years for the clinic’s expansion, fueled by an increasing demand for care.
In 2012, Richard saw first-hand the challenges facing health services at Koidu Government Hospital. Today, he works at Partners In Health Sierra Leone, ensuring others receive better care.
Partners In Health (PIH) is pleased to announce that the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) will open in January 2026, following the completion of construction in October 2025.