Bo Midwifery School Graduates 92 New Midwives
The School of Midwifery Bo has officially graduated 92 new midwives—comprising nine Higher Diploma and 83 State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) midwives—to strengthen Sierra Leone's healthcare workforce, particularly in maternal and newborn care.
Held on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Nyahdahun, Bo City, the ceremony was attended by Health Minister Dr. Austin Hinga Demby, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mustapha Sundifu Kabba, Director of Hospital and Ambulance Services Mr. Ibrahim Foday-Musa, and key development partners, while also recognizing 34 clinical preceptors from the midwifery schools in Bo and Kenema.
Delivering the keynote address under the theme “One Million More Midwives,” Health Minister Dr. Austin Hinga Demby stressed that the performance of the new graduates should be measured by the quality of care they provide to reduce preventable deaths rather than by their status.
Echoing his sentiments, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mustapha Sundifu Kabba and Deputy Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer I Matron Haja Fatmata Nonie emphasized the importance of combining clinical competence with empathy, integrity, teamwork, and continuous professional development, warning that poor attitudes undermine public trust.
Founded in 2017 through a partnership involving the Catholic Diocese of Bo, Caritas Bo, Action Medeor, and the Ministry of Health, the institution continues to serve as a cornerstone for midwifery education in Sierra Leone's Southern Region.
Principal Mrs. Patricia Mokuwa Juana-Kamara commended the graduates' dedication, while acknowledging vital support and maternal and neonatal skills-training equipment provided by partners including the H.E.A.L. Foundation and Seed Global Health.
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