In a big transfer towards enhancing healthcare supply, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally commissioned a chilly chain facility for the Bonthe District Well being Administration Crew and launched the Nationwide Emergency Medical Providers (NEMS) program. These initiatives are a part of the federal government’s High quality Important Well being Service and System Help mission.
President Bio expressed his gratitude to the well being sector administration group and donor companions for his or her collaborative efforts in advancing healthcare. He emphasised that the chilly chain facility will play a pivotal function in supporting healthcare supply in Bonthe and function a mannequin for replication in different districts nationwide. Highlighting Sierra Leone’s excellent immunization document, which has earned world recognition, the President attributed this achievement to infrastructure investments like chilly chain amenities and the dedication of healthcare employees guaranteeing well timed vaccination for each little one within the nation.
The President underscored the significance of equitable healthcare entry, stating, “All through our lives, we’d like a well-structured healthcare service that addresses our wants regardless of area, tribal affiliation, shade, or intercourse.” He counseled the Ministry of Well being for operationalizing the ability and emphasised that the newly launched ambulance companies would scale back emergency response instances, facilitate well timed referrals, and finally save extra lives.
Dr. Songor Koedoyoma, Performing Chief Govt Officer of NEMS, briefed the President on the group’s dedication to making sure that its companies stay dependable and reliable. He introduced the deployment of 14 brand-new, totally geared up ambulances throughout 5 districts. These ambulances, geared up with gas and staffed by healthcare employees, intention to considerably enhance response instances whereas minimizing downtime by environment friendly upkeep practices.
Dr. Desmond Maada Kangbai, EPI Program Supervisor, lauded the federal government’s constant immunization efforts, revealing a nationwide protection fee of 95% over current years. He highlighted the significance of the chilly chain facility in increasing vaccine storage capability and stopping stockouts, guaranteeing vaccines are maintained at optimum temperatures for distribution to well being amenities.
The Minister of Well being, Dr. Austin Demby, counseled President Bio’s visionary management in remodeling the healthcare sector. He famous a nationwide immunization fee exceeding 90% over the previous 5 years, a marked decline in maternal deaths, and a 30% discount in toddler mortality. He assured that the brand new amenities would assist obtain the aim of zero preventable maternal and little one deaths nationwide.
Along with the healthcare initiatives, President Bio performed a working go to to numerous ongoing initiatives within the district. These included building websites for the Authorities Coaching Institute, a bridge, and boarding amenities for nurses in Mattru, permitting him to evaluate progress firsthand.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home Sierra Leone.
