State House, Freetown, 11 May 2026 \u2013 The Government of Sierra Leone and the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye have signed a landmark agreement for the construction and furnishing of the Emine Erdo\u011fan Mother and Child Hospital in Bo City, marking a major step toward transforming maternal and child healthcare in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protocol, signed between the Office of the President of Sierra Leone and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, reflects the growing diplomatic and development partnership between both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspired by the shared vision of Sierra Leone\u2019s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, and T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s First Lady, Emine Erdo\u011fan, the project is expected to significantly strengthen maternal and child healthcare while advancing President Julius Maada Bio\u2019s Human Capital Development agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The modern 2,000-square-metre hospital will include emergency services, operating theatres, specialized obstetric units, advanced neonatal intensive care units, antenatal and postnatal wards, and training facilities for healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcoming guests at the signing ceremony, the Secretary to the President described the initiative as another milestone in Government\u2019s commitment to strengthening Sierra Leone\u2019s healthcare sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T\u0130KA Coordinator to Sierra Leone, Mirzet M\u00fcezzino\u011flu, reaffirmed T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s commitment to equitable healthcare access, stating that sustainable development begins with the wellbeing of mothers and children. He added that the partnership would also provide professional training and capacity-building opportunities for Sierra Leonean doctors and health workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sierra Leone\u2019s Minister of Health described the agreement as \u201ca declaration of hope, dignity and life,\u201d emphasizing that no mother should lose her life while giving life and no child should be denied quality healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Yusuf Burak Rende, described the project as a historic symbol of friendship, solidarity, and shared development aspirations between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her keynote address, First Lady Fatima Maada Bio described the agreement as \u201cthe signing of a dream\u201d that will save lives and restore hope for thousands of families across Sierra Leone. She also thanked the First Lady of T\u00fcrkiye for her continued support and appreciated the Inspector General of Police for providing the land for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement further strengthens cooperation between Sierra Leone and T\u00fcrkiye in healthcare, infrastructure development, and people-centered service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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