Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation hand over refurbished maternity ward in Sierra Leone

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Orange Foundation and UBA Foundation have officially handed over a newly refurbished maternity ward at the York Community Health Center in Sierra Leone as part of efforts to improve maternal healthcare services in the country.

The handover ceremony was attended by senior government and corporate officials, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Andrew Sorie, the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Aicha Touré, the Chief Executive Officer of UBA Bank Sierra Leone, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, and the Director of Orange Foundation, Annie Wonnie-Katta.

The refurbishment was carried out under the Safeguarding Maternal Health project, which aims to improve healthcare delivery and provide safer and more dignified conditions for mothers and newborns within local communities.

Orange Sierra Leone said the initiative reflects a collaborative commitment to strengthening maternal and child healthcare infrastructure through partnerships that deliver social impact.

Officials at the event emphasized the importance of investing in healthcare facilities that support women and children, noting that improved maternal health services contribute to stronger and healthier communities.

The renovated maternity ward is expected to enhance healthcare conditions at the York Community Health Center and support ongoing efforts to improve access to quality maternal care across Sierra Leone.