The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE), built with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health, is a national referral hospital and teaching facility designed to radically expand access to high-quality maternal and newborn care in Kono District.
With 120 beds, surgical capacity, and the country’s first neonatal intensive care unit, the MCOE strengthens a health system that has already made remarkable progress—while training the next generation of clinicians to deliver safe, dignified care.
This isn’t just a new facility. The MCOE marks a new era for Kono District, where data, evidence, and community care drive lasting progress in maternal health year after year.
At a time when systems of care are being scaled back around the world, continued investment is critical. Your donation helps ensure this level of care remains available for every mother who needs it.
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