The Problem
Sierra Leone is one of the worst places for pregnant women, where 1,360 mothers die per 100,000 live births. According to the latest estimates from 2015, 1 in 17 mothers in Sierra Leone has a lifetime risk of death associated to childbirth. Delay in seeking care and lack of an effective and functioning emergency system contributes to this problem
WHI's Solution
WHI provides ambulances to support the transport of patients -- primarily pregnant women -- from their homes to health centers and hospitals in Bombali district. Recently, the Makeni Regional Hospital ambulance made four transports in one night—three of which were for a delivery of twins! All lives were saved.