To enhance quality healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone by providing holistic care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, training, and research.
To provide the best quality health care services in Sierra Leone.
Professionalism
Commitment
Teamwork & Integrity.
To enhance quality healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone by providing holistic care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, training, and research.
To provide the best quality health care services in Sierra Leone.
Professionalism
Commitment
Teamwork & Integrity.
To enhance quality healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone by providing holistic care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, training, and research.
To provide the best quality health care services in Sierra Leone.
Professionalism
Commitment
Teamwork & Integrity.
The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) was established on March 21, 2016 by the Sierra Leonean government through the passage of the Teaching Hospital Complex Administration Act of 2016. It has three mandates: research, training, and service. It is currently the only teaching hospital in the country and is responsible for providing tertiary level medical care to the people of the country.
uslthc university of sierra leone teaching hospital complex, freetown
The Pediatrics Department at Ola During Children’s Hospital (ODCH) has been a cornerstone of child healthcare in West Africa, serving as a regional centre of excellence for tertiary pediatric care.
The Department of Psychiatry, established as part of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, has become a cornerstone in mental health care and education in Sierra Leone. Under the leadership of Dr. George Okechukwu Eze, the department has grown into a multidisciplinary hub, integrating clinical services, education, and research to improve mental health outcomes across the region.
The department has evolved into a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive healthcare services, education, and research across various specialities. It is organized into units including General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics and Trauma, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Radiology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. Each unit is led by highly qualified professionals dedicated to delivering specialized medical care. Over the years, the department has expanded its functions to include postgraduate medical training, supporting the development of skilled surgeons, residents, and healthcare providers.
The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) began the establishment of its Family Medicine Department in October 2017 to provide training for undergraduate and postgraduate students in family medicine practice. This initiative included collaboration with Blue Shield Medical Centre, a private hospital accredited for postgraduate training in family medicine. Efforts at Blue Shield included reopening the operating theatre, which had been closed following the Ebola outbreak, to facilitate surgical training for family medicine residents.ry.
USLTHC Celebrates 9 Years of Healthcare Excellency in Medical Training, Research & Patient Care March 21, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the University of Sierra Leone
In a remarkable step forward for healthcare in Sierra Leone, the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex (USLTHC) has celebrated a significant milestone in neurosurgi
Advancing Residency Training: USLTHC Chairperson Engages Surgery Department Residents In a strategic move to enhance medical education and professional development, the Chairperson
