Calling for Global Action to Protect Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
My colleagues and I published a commentary in Health Policy Watch today to highlight the significant global pushback against sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) happening worldwide, undermining many of the gains we’ve achieved.
Advancing Maternal Health: New National Guidelines and Training for Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention in Sierra Leone
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) causes 41% of all maternal deaths in Sierra Leone and remains the largest cause of maternal deaths worldwide. Over 90% of all deaths from PPH are preventable.
Celebrating Sierra Leone’s Newest Pediatric Specialists at Annual Year-End Review and Christmas Party
The postgraduate OB/GYN and Pediatrics program hosted its end-of-year review and annual Christmas party for the residents last night.
Sierra Leone Celebrates First Locally Trained Pediatrician!
The Mama-Pikin Foundation is proud to support the Ministry of Health in launching Sierra Leone’s first postgraduate training programs in OB/GYN and Pediatrics.
Support for pregnant women: Improving Collaboration With Communities: Belleh Uman Bato Group
In March 2023, we launched our Belleh Uman Bato Group (BBG) Peer Support Program and began working with CHC’s and community leaders to strengthen linkages between communities and clinics as well as strengthen community involvement and ownership of hosting monthly support groups across 6 districts where we provide funds to cook and feed pregnant and […]
The Mama-Pikin Foundation Launches Belleh Uman Bato Group at Hanga CHC with Support from Orange Foundation
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Belleh Uman Bato Group at Hanga CHC in Kenema District, made possible with support from Orange Foundation, Sierra Leone!
The Mama-Pikin Foundation featured in new CNN Documentary on Inside Africa Show!
CNN Inside Africa Featuring Dr. Fatu Forna Sesay and Dr. Shekou Sesay and The Mama-Pikin Foundation
The Mama-Pikin Foundation Expands Maternal Health Support to Clinics in Kono and Kenema Districts
We’re thrilled to announce that The Mama-Pikin Foundation will now be supporting Yengema Clinic in Kono District and Hanga Clinic in Kenema District!
A Milestone for Maternal Care in Sierra Leone: Dr. Rosetta Cole Uses Electronic Fetal Monitoring for the First Time Ever at PCMH
Beyond proud to see Dr. Rosetta Cole using an Electronic Fetal Monitor at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) today.
Celebrating the Launch of Sierra Leone’s First Postgraduate Residency Programs in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Paediatrics
Beyond proud to have supported the Ministry of Health in launching Sierra Leone’s first postgraduate residency training programs in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Paediatrics!
