Over 200 Patients to Benefit from Free Surgeries at Police Hospital in Freetown

Hope is on the horizon for more than 200 patients in need of surgical care as the Police Hospital at Kingtom prepares to roll out a week-long free surgical campaign. The initiative is being carried out by a team of Spanish doctors from the Surgeons in Action Foundation, marking the organization’s eighth medical mission to Sierra Leone.

The visiting delegation, headed by Dr. Immaculada Gimenes Jimenes, will perform a range of critical operations made possible by the hospital’s improved facilities and upgraded equipment. The surgeries are expected to ease the burden on patients who, under normal circumstances, would struggle to afford such procedures.

ASP Dr. John Mumuneh Konteh, Deputy Director and Medical Superintendent of the Police Hospital, explained that the campaign demonstrates how far the hospital has come in just a few years. “Three years ago, we were limited in what we could offer. Today, with modern facilities and advanced surgical tools, patients who once had to seek treatment elsewhere can now receive care right here,” he said.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu underscored that the program is not limited to serving police officers but extends to the wider public. “This initiative ensures that our hospital contributes directly to saving lives across the country. More than 200 people will benefit, and many families will be relieved from financial and emotional burdens,” the IGP stated.

Dr. Immaculada, speaking on behalf of the Spanish doctors, praised the hospitality of Sierra Leone and reaffirmed her team’s dedication to giving their best during the campaign. “We are here not only to provide surgeries but also to stand in solidarity with the people of Sierra Leone,” she noted.

The campaign highlights the Police Hospital’s growing reputation as a center of advanced medical care, with state-of-the-art equipment such as a recently donated anesthesia machine making complex operations possible.

For patients and their families, this initiative represents more than surgery it is a lifeline and a chance at renewed health.