Sierra Leone Invests $3.5 Million in Medical Education

Sierra Leone Invests $3.5 Million in Medical Education

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health, is undertaking a significant investment in health education with the construction of a new $3.5 million faculty building at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) in Kossoh Town. This facility is designed to accommodate up to 1,500 students per session, substantially boosting the nation's capacity for medical training.

The project specifications detail five fully equipped laboratories and dedicated office suites for the Dean, Heads of Departments, and lecturers. These structural enhancements are anticipated to significantly improve both the efficiency of academic instruction and administrative functions, supporting COMAHS in its mission to develop the country's future medical professionals.

Completion is projected for March 2026. This investment represents a historic milestone, marking the government's first direct capital injection of this magnitude into COMAHS since its inception, thereby signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening Sierra Leone’s healthcare workforce.

Officials confirm the construction is part of a broader, seven-year strategic effort to modernize and expand the country's health education infrastructure, aligning with the government's long-term vision to enhance access to quality medical training. Given the sustained growth in demand for medical education, the new building is expected to foster a more conducive learning environment and provide superior support for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Upon operationalization, the facility is poised to be a major contributor to the production of a larger, more highly skilled healthcare workforce equipped to address national health imperatives. Stakeholders believe this capital investment will reinforce COMAHS’s central role as the country’s premier institution for medical and allied health sciences education.