Russian Medical Team Launches Free Three-Day Specialist Care at Bonthe Government Hospital

A Russian humanitarian medical delegation has begun a three-day free medical outreach at the Bonthe Government Hospital, delivering a major boost to healthcare access for residents of Bonthe Municipality and surrounding communities. The initiative aims to expand essential medical services in one of Sierra Leone’s most geographically isolated districts.

The outreach, facilitated through the Ministry of Health, brings together specialists in surgery, gynecology, dentistry, midwifery, and clinical care, who will both treat patients and provide hands-on training for local hospital staff.

Welcoming the visiting team, Dr. Mohamed D. Sowa, Medical Superintendent of Bonthe Government Hospital, expressed deep appreciation for the support, noting that the hospital is now better positioned to collaborate effectively thanks to strengthened infrastructure, including round-the-clock electricity and a consistent water supply. He said the partnership represents “a timely opportunity to enhance service delivery and build staff capacity.”