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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.
Lakka Government Hospital has revolutionized TB care in a low-resource setting by showing that comprehensive treatment not only involves administering the right medicine. It also includes creating dignified spaces.
In rural Sierra Leone, Partners In Health (PIH)—in collaboration with the country’s Ministry of Health—recently opened a cutting-edge microbiology lab.
After about eight months as interim executive director, Vicky Reed was appointed Partners In Health (PIH) Sierra Leone’s new executive director in August of 2024.
Aminata Kabia ensures mental health care reaches children in Sierra Leone, offering free home visits through PIH’s CAMH unit. With growing services, it supports over 400 young patients annually.
Isata Dumbuya, PIH Sierra Leone’s maternal health director, combats high maternal mortality with the Maternal Center of Excellence, a 166-bed facility to expand care, train clinicians, and inspire global progress.
Vicky Reed uses skills she learned as a nurse to shape her approach as interim executive director of PIH Sierra Leone
Preventing maternal and child death in rural Sierra Leone with improved care, training, systems save more lives every year.