By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Deputy Leader of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, joined stakeholders in Port Loko District to officially open a modern community health center in Masimera Chiefdom, marking a significant milestone in efforts aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in rural communities.
The opening of the health facility in Masimera Chiefdom represents a major boost to healthcare delivery in the district, particularly for residents in underserved communities who have long faced challenges in accessing adequate medical services. The new center is expected to provide essential healthcare services, improve maternal and child health outcomes and reduce the burden of travelling long distances for medical attention.
Speaking on the development, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh described the opening of the modern community health center as a major step toward expanding quality healthcare access for people living in rural communities.
“I had the privilege of joining Port Loko stakeholders in opening a modern community health center in Masimera Chiefdom, Port Loko District, a major step in expanding access to quality healthcare in rural communities,” the Vice President stated.
The commissioning of the facility underscores Government’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure nationwide, particularly in rural communities where medical facilities remain limited. The move aligns with broader efforts to improve public healthcare systems and ensure that citizens, regardless of location, can access essential health services.
The Vice President’s engagement in Port Loko followed another major political event over the weekend in Kenema District, where he joined President Julius Maada Bio for the turning of the sod ceremony marking the commencement of construction for the Sierra Leone People’s Party Eastern Regional Office at the Show Field in Kenema.
Describing the occasion as an important milestone, Dr. Juldeh Jalloh said the construction of the new regional office demonstrates the party’s resolve to strengthen coordination, engagement and institutional presence across the Eastern Region.
“Over the weekend, I joined His Excellency Julius Maada Bio in Kenema for the turning of the sod ceremony for the new SLPP Eastern Regional Office; an important step in strengthening the party’s presence, coordination and engagement across the Eastern Region,” he noted.
According to the Vice President, both engagements in Port Loko and Kenema reflect Government’s broader commitment to strengthening democratic institutions while also investing in services that directly improve the lives of citizens.
“These engagements reflect our commitment to strengthening both the institutions that sustain our democracy and the services that support our communities,” he emphasized.
The dual engagements further highlight the Government’s ongoing focus on balancing political institution-building with social development initiatives, particularly in critical sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure and community empowerment. For residents of Masimera Chiefdom, the newly opened health center is expected to serve as a vital lifeline, offering improved healthcare access and renewed hope for better medical services in the chiefdom and surrounding communities.
