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| name = Princess Christian Maternity Hospital | |||
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| location = Freetown | |||
| region = Western Area | |||
| country = Sierra Leone | |||
| healthcare = Public | |||
| type = Maternity | |||
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| founded = 1892 | |||
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The '''Princess Christian Maternity Hospital''' (PCMH) is a public [[maternity hospital]] located in [[Freetown]], the capital city of [[Sierra Leone]]. It is one of the oldest maternity hospitals in the country, having been established in 1892. | |||
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== | ==History== | ||
The hospital was named after [[Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein]], a member of the [[British royal family]]. It was founded to provide specialized care for women during [[pregnancy]], [[childbirth]], and the [[postpartum period]]. | |||
== | ==Services== | ||
PCMH offers a range of services including [[prenatal care]], [[obstetrics]], [[gynecology]], and [[neonatal care]]. The hospital is equipped to handle both routine and complex [[pregnancies]] and is a key facility for maternal health in Sierra Leone. | |||
==Challenges== | |||
Like many healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone, PCMH faces challenges such as limited resources, inadequate staffing, and the need for improved [[infrastructure]]. Efforts are ongoing to enhance the quality of care and expand the hospital's capacity to serve the growing population. | |||
== See | ==See also== | ||
* [[Healthcare in Sierra Leone]] | * [[Healthcare in Sierra Leone]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Maternal health]] | ||
* [[Neonatal care]] | |||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | |||
* [Official website of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone](http://www.health.gov.sl) | |||
[[Category:Hospitals in Sierra Leone]] | [[Category:Hospitals in Sierra Leone]] | ||
[[Category:Maternity hospitals]] | [[Category:Maternity hospitals]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Freetown]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Freetown]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Hospitals established in 1892]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:06, 29 December 2024
| Location | Freetown |
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| Region | Western Area |
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| Country | Sierra Leone |
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| Website | [ Official website] |
The Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) is a public maternity hospital located in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. It is one of the oldest maternity hospitals in the country, having been established in 1892.
History[edit]
The hospital was named after Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, a member of the British royal family. It was founded to provide specialized care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Services[edit]
PCMH offers a range of services including prenatal care, obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatal care. The hospital is equipped to handle both routine and complex pregnancies and is a key facility for maternal health in Sierra Leone.
Challenges[edit]
Like many healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone, PCMH faces challenges such as limited resources, inadequate staffing, and the need for improved infrastructure. Efforts are ongoing to enhance the quality of care and expand the hospital's capacity to serve the growing population.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- [Official website of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone](http://www.health.gov.sl)
