The Sierra Leone Police has launched a new police clinic in Tankoro, Kono District, aimed at enhancing access to healthcare for police personnel and surrounding communities. This development is part of Inspector-General of Police William Fayia Sellu's efforts to improve personnel welfare, decentralize essential services, and foster stronger police-community relations. The clinic was officially opened on October 9, 2026.
The clinic's unveiling ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives of the District Health Management Team, paramount chiefs, the Senior District Officer, and the Commanding Officer of the 9 Infantry Battalion. Also in attendance were human rights organizations, business people, and community stakeholders. This initiative is a significant step towards addressing healthcare challenges faced by police personnel in the region.
Dr. John M. Konteh, Medical Superintendent of the Sierra Leone Police, highlighted the clinic's capacity and its role in providing medical services to both police personnel and community members. He acknowledged the challenges in delivering healthcare and appealed to development partners, community stakeholders, and philanthropists to support the facility's operation and expansion. Dr. Konteh also expressed ambitions to upgrade the clinic to a hospital in the future.
The idea for the clinic was conceived during a visit by the Inspector-General of Police to Kono District about two years ago. Former Tankoro Local Unit Commander, CSP Augustine Kamara, revealed that successive Local Unit Commanders contributed to the project's advancement. Community support also played a crucial role in establishing the facility, which follows the opening of a similar clinic at Motema Division approximately two years ago.
The Tankoro Police Clinic was officially opened through a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by PC Alie Musa of Mafindor Chiefdom and Deputy City Mayor Sheku Kamara. This development marks another milestone in efforts to improve healthcare access in Kono District while supporting police welfare and strengthening police-community relations. The clinic is expected to serve as a model for future healthcare initiatives in the region.
The Inspector-General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, has been instrumental in driving this initiative as part of his broader strategy to enhance police personnel welfare and community engagement. The new clinic is expected to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of police personnel and residents in the surrounding communities.
The opening of the Tankoro Police Clinic demonstrates the Sierra Leone Police's commitment to improving healthcare services for its personnel and the communities they serve. The facility is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the police, community stakeholders, and development partners to address healthcare challenges in Kono District.
Key points
- The Sierra Leone Police has opened a new clinic in Tankoro, Kono District, to improve access to healthcare for police personnel and residents.
- The clinic was officially opened on October 9, 2026, and is part of Inspector-General of Police William Fayia Sellu's efforts to improve personnel welfare and police-community relations.
- The facility has the potential to be upgraded to a hospital in the future, providing a wider range of medical services to the community.
