The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services, has launched a nationwide hospital supervision and mentorship exercise to improve healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone. On the third day of the exercise, the team visited Kailahun Government Hospital and Kenema Government Hospital to assess institutional performance and progress towards implementing the National Hospital Strategy. This strategy aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services across the country.
The assessment focused on five key areas: Legal and Regulatory Framework, Leadership, Governance and Coordination, Healthcare Financing, Supply Chain Management, and Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response. The team examined hospital management structures, compliance with policies and regulations, leadership arrangements, and coordination mechanisms. They also identified institutional gaps that could affect the delivery of quality healthcare services.
During the visit to Kailahun Government Hospital, the team highlighted a notable achievement: the district recorded 166 consecutive days without a maternal death since May 30, 2026. This achievement reflects progress in maternal healthcare delivery and the efforts of healthcare workers, hospital management, and stakeholders to prevent avoidable maternal deaths. The Ministry of Health aims to strengthen accountability, improve hospital governance, and address systemic challenges affecting healthcare institutions.
The supervision and mentorship programme also assessed financial management systems and resource utilization, as well as the availability and distribution of essential medicines, medical supplies, and critical commodities. Emergency preparedness and the capacity of hospitals to respond to disasters and public health threats were also key areas of focus. The exercise forms part of the Ministry's commitment to building stronger and more resilient hospitals.
The nationwide hospital supervision and mentorship exercise is part of the Ministry of Health's broader efforts to improve healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone. The exercise aims to identify areas for improvement and provide support to hospitals to enhance the quality of healthcare services. By strengthening hospital management and governance, the Ministry hopes to improve health outcomes for the population.
The Ministry of Health's efforts to improve hospital services have been ongoing, with a focus on building capacity and enhancing the quality of care. The nationwide hospital supervision and mentorship exercise is a key component of this effort, and it is expected to have a positive impact on healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone. The exercise will help to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
The Ministry of Health's commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone is reflected in its ongoing efforts to strengthen hospital management and governance. The nationwide hospital supervision and mentorship exercise is a critical component of this effort, and it is expected to contribute to improved health outcomes for the population. The exercise will help to build stronger and more resilient hospitals capable of providing safe, quality, and accessible healthcare services.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen hospital management and improve healthcare delivery across Sierra Leone through its nationwide hospital supervision and mentorship exercise.
- The exercise focuses on five key areas, including Legal and Regulatory Framework, Leadership, Governance and Coordination, Healthcare Financing, Supply Chain Management, and Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response.
- Kailahun Government Hospital has recorded 166 consecutive days without a maternal death since May 30, 2026, reflecting progress in maternal healthcare delivery.
