On a bright Wednesday morning June 3rd 2015, the Bishop of Bo Diocese, Charles Campbell arrived at Serabu Hospital from Bo City.Hisentourage comprising the Supervisor Madame Theresa Songu, the Programme Manager of Caritas Bo Mr. Thomas Johnny and two journalists working for Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation ( S.L.B.C) and a community radio Kiss fm 104 respectively. The purpose of the visit is to have firsthand information on the progress of his largest Diocesan Health facility in the Diocese of Bo.
Delivering the annual update starting May,2014 to May ,2015 , the Hospital Manager, James T Lahai informed the Bishop and entourage on progress ,noting that the hospital continue to provide free medical treatment to pregnant ,lactating mothers and children under age five. He continued that since the outbreak of Ebola epidemic, no medical personnel or patient at Serabu Catholic Hospital have been infected with the virus, considering the high level of awareness on Ebola prevention and control. He said suspected Ebola cases have always been referred to appropriate treatment centers.
He added that the hospital management has and will continue to prioritize the welfare of staff and patients in the hospital
He disclosed that the Hospital was a recipients of donations received from MSF, CHASL and Healing Foundation. He identified the need for capacity building for staff at the hospital
Responding, the Bishop thanked the staff of Serabu hospital for the tremendous work done during difficult times in the history of Sierra Leone.
The Supervisor Md. Theresa Songu also heaped praises on the staff for providing an enabling environment for her to monitor the activities of the hospital.
The Bishop went on to bless the newly constructed triage and proceeded to bless the emergency ward for children all at the Serabu Hospital.
The Bishop with his entourage further visited the proposed Holy Rosary Primary School compound site which is adjacent the Serabu Hospital.
On the last leg of his visit to Serabu the Bishop visited the burnt Parish House of Sacred Heart Parish where he met a cross section of Parishioners. After casual discussions the Bishop left for Bo City.
This visit was based on the management principle that “ people do not necessarily do what you expect rather, the would do what you inspect.”