Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT

The opening of the Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) marks a major step forward for maternal and neonatal care in Sierra Leone, a country long challenged by high maternal mortality rates. Built through years of partnership, the MCOE aims to ensure every mother and baby receives safe, high-quality, dignified care.

Advocates Hank and John Green join Director of Nursing and Midwifery Isata Dumbuya and nurse-midwife Patricia Efe Azikiwe to share firsthand experiences from the MCOE and highlight progress already made to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone.