Sierra Leone Showcases Progress on National Surgical Plan in Ghana
Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. med. Mustapha Sundifu Kabba, has presented the country’s progress in implementing its National Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP) at the 2026 G4 Alliance Ghana Meeting in Accra.
The meeting, held from November 5 to 10 under the theme “Policy to Practice: Implementing Emergency, Critical and Perioperative Care across Africa,” brought together health professionals and representatives from across the continent to discuss strategies for strengthening emergency and surgical care.
On November 9, Dr. Kabba participated in an international panel discussion titled “National Surgical Planning: What Are the Barriers?” alongside representatives from Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
During the discussion, he outlined Sierra Leone’s efforts to move from policy development to implementation of its national surgical plan, following the launch of the country’s first NSOAP for 2026–2030 in October 2025.
He highlighted ongoing investments in health workforce development, infrastructure, and maternal and child health interventions as part of broader efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and reduce preventable deaths.
The national plan provides a framework for improving surgical, obstetric and anaesthesia services across eight strategic areas: workforce development, service delivery, infrastructure, supply chain management, information management, sustainable financing, community engagement and governance.
Dr. Kabba also emphasised the importance of government leadership, sustainable domestic financing, effective partnerships and accountability in ensuring that national health policies translate into improved healthcare delivery.
Sierra Leone’s participation in the meeting provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration with other countries on addressing challenges in surgical care and advancing universal health coverage.
The G4 Alliance Ghana Meeting concluded on November 10, 2026.
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