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The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) is the premier teaching
hospital in Sierra Leone and the nation’s foremost center for advanced medical care,
training, and research. Established to strengthen the healthcare delivery system, USLTHC
functions not only as a provider of high-quality clinical services but also as a key
academic institution where the future generation of healthcare professionals is nurtured.
As the only teaching hospital complex in Sierra Leone, USLTHC serves as the principal
referral point for specialized medical care while maintaining its core mandate of training
undergraduate and postgraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and other allied
health disciplines. By combining patient care with education and research, the institution
continues to shape the country’s medical landscape and contribute to the overall improvement
of health outcomes in Sierra Leone and beyond.
USLTHC was formally established on 21st March 2016 under the Teaching Hospitals Complex Administration Act No. 8 of 2016. This historic Act unified several hospitals under a single administrative and operational framework to improve coordination, efficiency, and healthcare delivery.
Strengthening of referral healthcare system
Expansion of specialist medical services
Digital & Smart Hospital transformation initiatives
USLTHC is guided by four interconnected mandates that form the foundation of its operations:
Providing specialized, accessible and tertiary care across Sierra Leone.
Conducting health research to improve policies and clinical practices.
Training doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
Serving as the national referral center for complex cases.
USLTHC operates through a network of specialized hospitals and teaching units strategically located to serve the nation’s diverse health needs. Each facility is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by highly trained professionals dedicated to patient care and medical education.
Together with a team of senior medical specialists, administrators, and academic leaders, they guide the complex toward sustainable growth and world-class standards.
Since its establishment, USLTHC has transformed healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone by:
Looking ahead, USLTHC is committed to expanding its facilities, strengthening its research capacity, and deepening regional and global partnerships. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the institution is poised to become a model teaching hospital in West Africa.
USLTHC is positioned to become a leading teaching hospital in West Africa through innovation, research expansion, and modern healthcare infrastructure development.
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