Last-Mile Delivery of FHCI Supplies Reaches All 16 Districts

The final stage of the nationwide distribution of Free Healthcare Initiative (FHCI) commodities for the third and fourth quarters of 2025 has been successfully completed, reaching all 16 districts of Sierra Leone. This last-mile delivery ensures that essential medicines and medical supplies are available at community health centres, clinics, and other frontline health facilities.

District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) have officially received the supplies and are now dispatching them to peripheral health units, guaranteeing that vulnerable populations including women, children, and the elderly have access to life-saving healthcare resources.

To ensure transparency and accountability, Health For All Coalition (HFAC) Sierra Leone played a key monitoring role. HFAC district coordinators were present at distribution points in every district to verify offloading and document the quantities delivered.

Charles Mambu, Executive Director of HFAC Sierra Leone, emphasized the importance of public oversight:

“We monitored the offloading to ensure the quantities received match those dispatched. Our work continues as we track these commodities to ensure they reach the intended beneficiaries.”

The successful last-mile distribution is expected to prevent stock-outs at the community level, improve treatment outcomes, and strengthen public trust in the healthcare system. It also reduces out-of-pocket expenses for families relying on free healthcare services.

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation lauded the collaboration with civil society, describing it as a model for improving governance and reinforcing the integrity of the FHCI a program that has been instrumental in reducing maternal and child mortality rates since its inception.

HFAC Sierra Leone has urged community members to utilize the services provided and report any shortages or irregularities at their local health units, reinforcing collective responsibility for a robust and accountable healthcare system.