By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Sierra Leone’s largest maternal healthcare facility, the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), has recorded a significant decline in maternal deaths, according to its newly launched Annual Report.
The report, unveiled few days ago at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, reveals that maternal deaths at the hospital dropped by 22 percent, decreasing from 84 cases in 2024 to 64 cases in 2025.
The report highlights the critical role played by the Ministry of Health and its development partners, particularly Doctors with Africa CUAMM, whose substantial investments and support have contributed immensely to strengthening maternal healthcare services at the facility.
A key achievement identified in the report is the improvement in the availability and capacity of specialist doctors at PCMH. Beyond providing life-saving medical care to patients, these specialists are also actively involved in the hands-on training and mentorship of other healthcare professionals, helping to build a stronger and more sustainable healthcare workforce.
The Ministry of Health and its partners have described those gains as an important step towards improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across the country.
As Sierra Leone continues to implement the 300 Days of Activism Campaign aimed at achieving zero preventable deaths among mothers and babies, the Ministry of Health is intensifying efforts at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital to eliminate preventable maternal deaths.
Health authorities have set an ambitious target of reducing maternal mortality at the facility to near zero by 2026, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the lives of mothers and newborns through sustained investments, improved healthcare delivery and stronger partnerships.
