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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sahr Yomba Senesi, has officially turned the sod for the construction of a modern medical facility: a blood bank, dental clinic, and eye care unit at the Kingtom Police Hospital.<\/p>\n

In his welcome address, the Director of Medical Services, AIG Dr Mohamed Ishmael Jalloh, commended the IGP and the Executive Management Board for their sustained efforts in transforming Police Medical Services. He highlighted ongoing developments at the hospital, including the construction of a mortuary and other key projects.<\/p>\n

Delivering his keynote address on behalf of Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, who was unable to attend due to other pressing national engagements.<\/p>\n

He expressed his delight in officiating the ceremony, describing the project as a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery within the Sierra Leone Police. He noted that the establishment of dental, eye care, and blood bank facilities would ease the burden on personnel seeking specialised medical services, while also strengthening emergency response capabilities and improving the overall well-being of officers and their families.<\/p>\n

DIG Senesi further emphasised that the continued upgrading of police medical infrastructure reflects the IGP\u2019s strong commitment to personnel welfare. Reflecting on his earlier years of service, he recalled working at the hospital in the early 2000s, describing it as a place where he \u201ccut his teeth\u201d in administration.<\/p>\n

The ceremony concluded with the symbolic turning of the sod, marking the commencement of construction works on the new facility.<\/p>\n

Finally, at the groundbreaking ceremony, in attendance were the Executive Management Board, hospital staff, media practitioners, and other key stakeholders. Notable attendees included the Director of Medical Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dr Mohamed Ishmael Jalloh; the Director of Support Services, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alieu Turay; and the Deputy Director of Medical Services and Medical Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr John Mumuneh Konteh.<\/p>\n

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