By Alpha Sesay
The Lion Mountain Charity Foundation, in a remarkable act of philanthropy, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, significantly enhanced healthcare delivery in Lungi Town, Sierra Leone, by donating modern hospital equipment worth over $20,000 to three healthcare facilities. The donation included state-of-the-art Stryker electronic hospital beds, IV pumps, AIV pumps, hand sanitizers, syringes and face masks, marking a significant milestone in improving medical services in the region.
The presentation was led by the Foundation’s CEO, Abbal Jawandor Seasay, accompanied by prominent members of the organization, Prince Kofi Nyantakyi and Mohamed Fonti Mansaray.
During the donation ceremony at the Lungi Government Hospital, Abbal Jawandor Seasay emphasized the importance of the initiative. He shared that, as a Sierra Leonean based in the United States and working as a medical professional, he felt compelled to give back to his country.
He also revealed plans to construct a state-of-the-art hospital, the Abbal Medical Centre, in Kasongha, Lungi. Once completed, the hospital will provide advanced medical treatments, eliminating the need for Sierra Leoneans to seek care abroad. He disclosed that essential equipment such as CT scanners, ultrasound machines, dialysis machines and laboratory supplies had already been imported and stored in Makasona in preparation for the 100-bed hospital.
“Our vision is to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare services. This donation is part of our ongoing efforts to bridge the gap in medical infrastructure and provide tools to help save lives,” Abbal Jawandor Seasay stated, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to improving Sierra Leone’s healthcare system.
Dr. Alusine Yillah, the Medical Superintendent of Lungi Government Hospital, expressed his gratitude for the timely donation. “This donation could not have come at a better time. The beds and other medical supplies will greatly enhance patient care and improve the efficiency of our operations,” Dr. Alusine Yillah noted.
At the Love Bridges Health Centre in Lokomasama, Father Ignazio, a senior medical doctor, echoed similar sentiments. He outlined his hospital’s vision of reducing medical tourism by providing critical surgeries locally. He lamented the preventable loss of lives due to the financial burden of seeking medical care abroad.
Father Ignazio also highlighted the importance of training young Sierra Leonean medical personnel to perform complex surgeries to ensure long-term healthcare sustainability. “We are grateful to Abbal and his team for this generous donation and their bold step in importing advanced medical equipment. We look forward to forming a partnership with the Foundation,” he said.
Dr. Abdul Landra Sesay, the Acting Medical Director of Bai Bureh Memorial Community Hospital in Mahera, Lungi, expressed his appreciation as well. He assured the Foundation that the equipment would benefit all patients. “Even though the bed is VIP bed, we don’t stereotype our patients,” Dr. Abdul Landra Sesay stated.
He also commended the timeliness of the hand sanitizers, particularly as the country recently recorded its first Mpox case. He praised the Foundation’s broader objective of ending medical tourism by addressing the lack of advanced medical facilities and resources in Sierra Leone.
In addition to the hospital donations, the Lion Mountain Charity Foundation extended its support to the St. Joseph Secondary School in Masoila, Lungi, by providing hand sanitizers and liquid soaps, highlighting its commitment to public health and hygiene.
The Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Lion Mountain Charity Foundation, Prince Kofi Nyantakyi from Ghana and the Director of Programmes Mohamed Fonti Mansaray, both members of the Foundation, encouraged other organizations and individuals to support similar healthcare initiatives across the country.
The Lion Mountain Charity Foundation, renowned for its humanitarian efforts in Sierra Leone, continues to focus on health, education and community development. Tuesday’s donation underscores its dedication to transforming lives and fostering progress in underserved communities.
As healthcare workers in Lungi begin utilizing the much-needed equipment, the Foundation’s efforts remain a symbol of hope and a call to action for others to contribute to Sierra Leone’s development.
