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 Workforce and launched the Nationwide Emergency Medical Companies (NEMS) program. These initiatives are a part of the federal government’s High quality Important Well being Service and System Assist challenge.
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 position 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 international recognition, the President attributed this achievement to infrastructure investments like chilly chain amenities and the dedication of healthcare employees making certain well timed vaccination for each baby 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 no matter area, tribal affiliation, coloration, or intercourse.” He recommended the Ministry of Well being for operationalizing the ability and emphasised that the newly launched ambulance companies would cut back emergency response instances, facilitate well timed referrals, and in the end 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, absolutely geared up ambulances throughout 5 districts. These ambulances, geared up with gasoline and staffed by healthcare employees, goal to considerably enhance response instances whereas minimizing downtime by means of environment friendly upkeep practices.
Dr. Desmond Maada Kangbai, EPI Program Supervisor, lauded the federal government’s constant immunization efforts, revealing a nationwide protection charge of 95% over current years. He highlighted the significance of the chilly chain facility in increasing vaccine storage capability and stopping stockouts, making certain vaccines are maintained at optimum temperatures for distribution to well being amenities.
The Minister of Well being, Dr. Austin Demby, recommended President Bio’s visionary management in reworking the healthcare sector. He famous a nationwide immunization charge 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 purpose of zero preventable maternal and baby deaths nationwide.
Along with the healthcare initiatives, President Bio performed a working go to to numerous ongoing initiatives within the district. These included development 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.
