Holy Spirit Hospital


	SPONSORS

The Holy Spirit Hospital is owned and managed by the Catholic Diocese of Makeni. Running a hospital in a poor impoverished nation is a very difficult task. Fortunately, the hospital is heavily subsidised with support from many generous sponsors, some of which are listed below. The Diocese of Albano, Italy The Diocese of Albano, Italy provided the funding for the construction of the hospital in 2005. It also continues to support the hospital with donations of medical equipment, drugs, and in some cases provides financial support. Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, Italy Acting through the Italian Foreign Ministry, the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, Italy, provided funding for the construction of the microsurgical unit, and continues to provide technical assistance, medical equipment and drugs. More information from www.ong.dongnocchi.it International Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (IRPS), Scotland This charity, based in Scotland, provides technical support in the area of reconstructive plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons from the UK and Ghana perform surgical interventions on patients free of charge. They also provide medical supplies to the hospital. More information from www.plasticsurgeryafrica.org Cafod, UK Cafod, UK, supports the Mental Health Programme in the hospital Christian Health Association of Sierra Leone (CHASL) The hospital is a registered member of the Christian Health Association of Sierra Leone Local congregations of religious give significant indirect support to the hospital through their charitable work with the very poor sick. These include: Xaverian Missionary Fathers, Josephite Fathers, St Augustinian Recollects, Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Cluny
Individual contributors to the hospital include: Tom Johnson, New Jersey, USA In January, 2003 Tom Johnson had his friend, the late Ahmed Tarawalie, bring ten men suffering with hernias to Dr. Patrick Turay, who surgically treated them by leasing the Makeni Government Hospital, the only surgical theater available in the area at that time. The patients were then brought to recover in a house provided by the Catholic diocese of Makeni. Tom returned to the United States where he obtained funding from his own church to cover the costs of the ten surgeries. This initial exercise has grown steadily ever since. To date, more than 300 men, boys, and even several women have had their hernias repaired by teams led by Dr. Turay. These general surgeries are now being done at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni.
Dr Catherine Mangham, UK Dr Mangham has been supporting the hospital since 2004, organising the provision of medical equipment and supplies, providing funds for surgical interventions, and serving as a volunteer medical doctor in 2008. In her report of this time she writes “It was a deeply fulfilling experience, being part of the team, using my skills to help a few people and suggest ways of updating the paediatric department and pharmacy”.
Dr Nina Seigelstein, New Jersey, USA Has offered her services voluntarily as an Obstetrics & Gynaecology surgeon in 2007 and 2009, and regularly provides medical supplies. She is currently raising funds to construct a much-needed Maternity Wing for Holy Spirit Hospital. Allan Burns, UK As head of the charity International Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (IRPS), Scotland, he has provided medical supplies and organised teams of plastic surgeons to come and work at Holy Spirit Hospital. Dr Martyn Webster, UK Through IRPS Dr Webster offered his services voluntarily for reconstructive plastic surgery in November 2009, coordinating a team of plastic surgeons at Holy Spirit Hospital. Des Peden, Ireland Organised the delivery of a container of medical supplies in 2007. The contents included key items to establish a dental unit in the hospital (a first for the Northern Province). Sarah Snow, UK Through a group called 'Medical Assistance Sierra Leone' she has arranged for the provision of drugs, including insulin (by air freight). Dr Carlos Acedo, Mexico An Obstetrics & Gynaecology surgeon, specialising in ultrasonography, Dr Acedo has recently completed a successful voluntary mission to the hospital, and assisted with the provision of medical supplies.	The magnificent support which the hospital receives, some of which is described on this page, is greatly appreciated, and more of this kind will always be welcomed. In addition Holy Spirit Hospital would particularly benefit from: Major funding developments such as additional admission wards More arranged visits by supporting medical teams Visits by specialists to assist with staff training Sponsors of staff training scholarships Ongoing support for the provision of drugs (Please use our Contact page if you can help)