{"id":2702,"date":"2026-04-01T19:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=2702"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:58:28","slug":"orange-sl-commissions-le1-8-million-ultra-modern-health-centre-in-wai-community-pujehun-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=2702","title":{"rendered":"Orange SL Commissions Le1.8 Million Ultra-Modern Health Centre in Wai Community, Pujehun District"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In a significant boost to rural healthcare delivery, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has officially commissioned a Le1.8 million ultra-modern health centre in Wai Community, Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The newly constructed ten-room facility stands as a major intervention aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services for underserved populations in the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commissioning ceremony, held on March 28, 2026, attracted a wide cross-section of stakeholders, including senior government officials, traditional authorities, development partners, and community residents. The facility was formally inaugurated by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Health I, Dr. Charles Senesie, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aicha Tour\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, residents of Wai and its surrounding communities have faced considerable challenges in accessing healthcare services, often travelling long distances under difficult conditions to seek medical attention. Limited infrastructure, inadequate staffing, and lack of essential medical equipment have historically contributed to poor health outcomes, particularly among women and children. The establishment of this modern health centre is therefore expected to significantly reduce these barriers and bring life-saving services closer to the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing an overview of the project, Orange Sierra Leone\u2019s Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Mohamed Santos Bangura, traced its origins to the groundbreaking ceremony held on April 17, 2025. He described the completion of the facility as a landmark achievement, reflecting Orange Sierra Leone\u2019s unwavering commitment to supporting national development priorities and improving the wellbeing of vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangura emphasized that the project was carefully designed to address critical gaps in rural healthcare delivery, with particular focus on maternal and child health services. He noted that improved access to skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood would play a crucial role in reducing preventable diseases and lowering maternal and infant mortality rates in the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In his remarks, the Paramount Chief of Sorogbema Chiefdom, Mustapha Jeangay Massaquoi III, expressed deep gratitude to Orange Sierra Leone for what he described as a timely and transformative intervention. He highlighted the long-standing healthcare challenges faced by his people and noted that the new facility represents hope, progress, and a renewed sense of dignity for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further assured all stakeholders that the chiefdom would take full ownership of the facility, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance, community participation, and sustained collaboration with health authorities to ensure its long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the ceremony, Orange Sierra Leone CEO, Madam Aicha Tour\u00e9, reaffirmed the company\u2019s dedication to promoting community wellbeing and contributing to national development. She explained that the facility, which includes a fully equipped labour ward and essential medical infrastructure, was specifically designed to respond to the most urgent healthcare needs of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to Madam Tour\u00e9, the centre will provide a wide range of essential services, including maternal and child healthcare, outpatient consultations, emergency treatment, and basic diagnostic services. She further noted that the project is aligned with the Orange Foundation\u2019s broader maternal mortality reduction programme, which seeks to improve health outcomes for women and children across underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She stressed that beyond infrastructure, Orange Sierra Leone remains committed to supporting sustainable healthcare delivery through partnerships, innovation, and targeted interventions that directly impact lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering the keynote address, the Honourable Deputy Minister of Health I, Dr. Charles Senesie, commended Orange Sierra Leone for complementing government efforts in strengthening the country\u2019s healthcare system. He described the initiative as a model example of effective public-private partnership and emphasized the importance of such collaborations in achieving universal health coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Senesie noted that the commissioning of the facility aligns with the Ministry of Health\u2019s strategic priorities to expand access to quality healthcare services, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. He revealed that the former Wai Maternal and Child Health Post (MCHP) has now been upgraded to a fully functional Community Health Centre (CHC), significantly enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further assured the community of government\u2019s commitment to deploying qualified healthcare personnel, ensuring consistent supply of essential medicines, and maintaining high standards of service delivery at the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also featured remarks from philanthropist Mr. Salim Feika, a key contributor to the project, who expressed appreciation to all partners involved, including the Ministry of Health, the District Health Management Team, and local authorities. As part of his contribution, Feika donated two large waste disposal containers and chairs to improve sanitation and patient comfort, as well as a motorbike to support emergency response and outreach services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While commending the progress made, Feika called on development partners and stakeholders to support additional needs of the facility, including the construction of staff quarters, provision of an ambulance, and continuous training and capacity building for healthcare workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In his closing remarks, Sierra Leone\u2019s Ambassador to Liberia, Eddie Sidikie Mansaray, urged residents of Wai and neighbouring communities to take full ownership of the health centre by utilizing its services responsibly and supporting healthcare workers in maintaining high standards of care. He emphasized that community participation remains essential to the sustainability and effectiveness of such interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the health centre to the Wai community and the people of Sorogbema Chiefdom, symbolizing a shared commitment between government, private sector, and local stakeholders to improving healthcare outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the support of Orange Sierra Leone through its foundation, the Wai Community Health Centre is poised to play a transformative role in enhancing access to quality healthcare, reducing mortality rates, and strengthening the overall public health system in rural Sierra Leone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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