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The first cases of COVID-19 have also been confirmed in Sierra Leone. Recently we have made the necessary preparations in the hospital. The main goal is that healthcare providers can work safely. We want to continue regular care for pregnant women and young children. All this costs extra unforeseen money. Listen to what Daphne…

A video was made by the staff of the Lion Heart Medical Center to explain what COVID-19 is and what you can do to prevent it. The messages are: Lion Heart Medical Center remains open at all times o The hospital is safe to come to for anyone with complaints…

We have documented our policy plans for the next five years. Our goal is the sustainable delivery of medical care by an economically independent Lion Heart Medical Center, which is owned and managed by people from Sierra Leone. The document formulates five strategies that are towards four workflows ...

At the Lion Heart Medical Center, we have clear instructions on how to properly wash your hands. Works fine. Can also be used well in the Netherlands. Children especially understand this immediately. Click here to download the instruction.

Nurse Miriam Tarawalie is one of the first faces you see at the Lion Heart Medical Center. Even during a pandemic like that of COVID19, Miriam will perform the necessary triage to treat all patients properly and in a timely manner. Regardless of the complaints they have. How's she doing? By washing hands regularly ...

The Lion Heart family was shocked to hear of the passing of Dr. Wouter. He was not only a respected colleague and a mentor to many, but equally more so a friend. We will miss his enthusiasm and his contagious big smile. Dear Dr. Wouter, Yele will not forget you. For condolences, please leave your…

Today we received the sad news that a Dutch tropical doctor, working in Sierra Leone, has died as a result of infection with the Lassa virus. This tropical doctor was affiliated with another hospital in the country. We are shocked by this news. Our thoughts go to the doctor and we sympathize with his relatives, ...

In collaboration with Stichting Een Helping Hand (SEHH) we are going to start a project 'Sustainable Workforce'.

Since July of this year, our hospital has its 'own' SACHO, Lamin. Transferred to us personally by the Ministry. We are very happy with this new collaboration and see it as a step in the direction of independence and sustainability. Welcome, Lamin!