By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, joined medical staff at the Kono Government Hospital in Kono District to observe Iftar, using the occasion to express gratitude to frontline health workers for their dedication to improving healthcare delivery in the country.
Speaking during the gathering, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh described the moment as deeply personal, noting that the hospital holds special significance in his life.
“Today’s Iftar was particularly special because I spent it at the Kono Government Hospital, the very hospital where I was born,” he said. “As I shared a meal with the inspiring staff of the facility, I was reminded of the critical role they play in nation building by nurturing our young—the symbols of hope for a brighter tomorrow.”
The Vice President commended the commitment of healthcare professionals working at the facility and across the country, emphasizing that their dedication continues to play a crucial role in advancing Sierra Leone’s health sector.
According to Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Sierra Leone has made significant progress in recent years in reducing both child and maternal mortality, achievements he attributed largely to the efforts of frontline health workers and strong partnerships within the health system.
“As Sierra Leone continues to make monumental strides in reducing child and maternal mortality, I want to thank the frontline health workers making the difference,” he stated. “I especially recognize the work of Partners in Health and the staff of the Maternal Center of Excellence at the Kono Government Hospital.”
The Vice President highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration between government institutions, international partners and healthcare professionals in ensuring that the country continues to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
He further noted that initiatives aimed at strengthening health systems, improving maternal care and expanding access to quality medical services remain central to the Government’s broader development agenda under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio.
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh used the occasion to extend goodwill messages to health workers and citizens observing the holy month of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent, acknowledging the spiritual significance of the period for many Sierra Leoneans.
“May you all receive the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan and Lenten, and may you be rewarded richly for the hope you create every day,” he said.
The Iftar gathering at the Kono Government Hospital brought together medical staff, partners and community members, providing an opportunity for reflection, appreciation and renewed commitment to improving healthcare services across Sierra Leone.
The visit also underscored the Government’s continued recognition of the vital contributions made by healthcare professionals, whose work remains central to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of communities nationwide.
