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The neonatal intensive care unit is based at the Maternal Center of Excellence, a cutting-edge facility on the campus of PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital.

After weeks of worsening illness, nine-year-old Mariatu arrives at PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital in critical condition, survives diabetic ketoacidosis, and begins lifelong diabetes care.

It was the consistent presence of a community health worker that helped Amara move from unconscious to recovery. Today, that presence continues to strengthen Sierra Leone’s health system, one community at a time.

In Sierra Leone, maternal and child health care services are being transformed through an initiative called Quality Essential Health Services and System Support Project (QEHSSSP).

The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence has been designed around women’s needs and safety. Named in honor of Partner’s In Health’s late co-founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, the facility reflects his lifelong commitment to health care as a human right.