Masanga Hospital is a small rural hospital in central Sierra Leone that provides both outpatient and inpatient care. In recent years, illnesses such as high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes have become much more common, now causing over 40% of all deaths in the country.
To help tackle this, the hospital started a weekly clinic in 2023 focused on preventing and managing these long-term conditions. Patients are reviewed regularly, receive vital medication to prevent complications and are supported to stay well. Because healthcare in Sierra Leone must be paid for privately—and poverty is widespread—many people cannot afford the medications they need.
The NCD clinic therefore aims to provide free check-ups, follow-up appointments, and essential medications, relying entirely on outside funding to make this possible.
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Guildford Wey’s generous contribution, the clinic has been able to make huge improvements. Your support has provided laptops to keep proper medical records and gather data for research, as well as reliable blood pressure monitors and even portable ECG machines to detect heart problems early. These tools have dramatically raised the standard of care and are making a real difference in the lives of people who otherwise would not have access to treatment.