Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone is happy to announce that we recently received funding from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club in support of fighting the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone.
The grant will directly support the acquisition of HAZMAT protective suits that include a hood and boots. These suits are critical for Ebola operations in Sierra Leone and there is a tremendous demand for more.
Bobby and Malik were interviewed by local media recently about the Hope for Lives effort to fight the spread of the Ebola virus.
Today marks the last of three days of lockdown in Sierra Leone. On Friday, September 20, 2014, Sierra Leone President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma announced a three-day lockdown of all citizens in the country.
The selfless doctor, Dr. Sheik Umar Khan who had been attending to and treating Ebola patients has passed away, after contracting and battling Ebola.
Our first 40 ft container of medical supplies to help fight against the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone is on its way. If it is safe, I'll be traveling to Sierra Leone for the arrival of the container, making sure it goes to the right people and is put to use for the right reasons.
Connaught Hospital, in Freetown, is the main referral hospital in Sierra Leone and the only public hospital providing care for patients who cannot afford a fee-for-service facility. Hope for Lives visits the hospital on EVERY visit to Salone, delivering donated medical supplies and providing meals to hundreds of patients and staff.
In April 2013, Bobby Smith returned for the official Hope for Lives in Sierra Leone Library unveiling. The opening was attended by officials from the government of Sierra Leone as well as teachers, staff and some students from St. Anthony’s School.
