The Situation on the Ground
WHEN ILLNESS BECOMES A MATTER OF SURVIVAL
Sierra Leone does not have a health insurance system. Anyone who falls ill must pay for their own treatment. Treatment costs are low compared to Germany, usually under €100, and for major procedures typically only a few hundred euros. Unfortunately, for most people in Sierra Leone — one of Africa’s poorest countries — these costs are still unaffordable.
Where is
Sierra Leone?
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THE PROJECT “SAVING LIVES IN SIERRA LEONE”
To help as many people as possible survive treatable illnesses, just human, the Connaught Hospital in Freetown, and Caritas Sierra Leone launched the project “Saving Lives in Sierra Leone.”
When patients urgently need medical care but cannot afford it, the Connaught Hospital provides the necessary funds through just human’s project fund — and, if the regular project donations are insufficient, through just human’s emergency fund. Caritas Sierra Leone collects the receipts and submits them to just human for further processing. In addition, our volunteer team, led by Almamy Bah, works directly with the medical staff at Connaught Hospital to provide fast and unbureaucratic support.
The goal of our joint effort is to supply patients with the medications they need on the same day and to enable medical professionals to deliver the necessary treatment.
What We Have Achieved So Far
OVER 100 LIVES SAVED — THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT
In addition to the Connaught Hospital, we also provide medicines to smaller clinics in the Pujehun and Koinadugu districts. Especially in remote areas, these clinics are often the only way for people to access medical care.
In 2024 alone, our project provided medical treatment to over 100 people, including:
- Women, men, and children suffering from severe malaria
- Cancer patients who would otherwise have received no therapy
- Injured individuals needing intensive medical care after serious accidents
How You Can Help
YOUR DONATION SAVES LIVES
With just a few hundred euros, you can give a seriously ill person in Sierra Leone access to life-saving treatment. Every donation — big or small — makes a difference.
