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The MCOE opened its doors to the very first patients for inpatient maternal and neonatal care. The day marked a profound transition following years of planning, collaboration, and construction with the delivery of lifesaving care for women and newborns.

The morning of April 23 marked a turning point for women and their families in Kono District, Sierra Leone, as Partners In Health (PIH) and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health & Sanitation officially broke ground on the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE).

At the center of the campus of Lakka Government Hospital, a mango tree stands, its wide branches offering a shaded gathering spot for patients looking for conversation and camaraderie. Many of them have lived at the hospital for months, with even more challenging treatment still ahead.