Sierra Leone deploys 105 ambulances for medical emergencies
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
The Government of Sierra Leone has deployed 105 ambulances across the country to speed up emergency transfers and reduce preventable deaths among women and children. The service is expected to operate continuously despite access difficulties in rural areas, according to Sierraloaded, which reports on a meeting held in Freetown.
The Government of Sierra Leone has deployed 105 ambulances across the country to strengthen emergency medical referrals and help reduce preventable deaths among mothers and children, Sierraloaded reports.
The figure was presented on 6 October 2026 at a public meeting at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, as part of the 300-day ‘Triple Zero’ action campaign. The Director of Reproductive and Child Health, Dr Francis Moses, stressed the need for a reliable referral network so that patients can be quickly directed to suitable health facilities.
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