Uman N Pikin Welbodi is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the health of the people of Sierra Leone, with a particular focus on women and children.
Our vision is a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare, recognized as a universal human right. Unfortunately, women and children still face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, and we are committed to addressing these challenges.
Our mission is to sustainably improve the health and well-being of women and children in Sierra Leone. We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare through our future primary healthcare centre and mobile clinics, with a particular focus on reaching remote and underserved communities.
Empowering patients is at the heart of our approach. By providing them with information, raising awareness, and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools, we enable them to make informed decisions about their health. We believe that this education-based approach will have a lasting and positive impact on the communities we serve.
Under Five Mortality
In Sierra Leone, one in ten children will not live to see their fifth birthday. The leading causes of these deaths are malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia — illnesses that are, in fact, easily treatable when detected early and properly managed. Unfortunately, access to healthcare remains limited for many children.
Neonatal mortality is also a serious concern and could largely be prevented with quality healthcare services.
Moreover, malnutrition is widespread in the country and plays a major role in nearly half of all child deaths. A malnourished child is, in fact, nine times more likely to die than a well-nourished one.
Maternal Mortality
Giving birth is a real danger for many women in Sierra Leone. In 2022, the country recorded a maternal mortality rate of 443 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Too many women do not receive adequate antenatal care and some give birth at home, often assisted by traditional birth attendants. These conditions can lead to serious complications, sometimes resulting in the death of both mother and child.
Yet the vast majority of these deaths could be prevented through simple but effective interventions.
Neonatal mortality
31/1000
Under 5 mortality
101/1000
Maternal mortality
443/100.000
Number of nurses
7,5/10.000 inhabitants
In Belgium : 111/10.000 inhabitants
(15 times more)
Number of midwives
2/10.000 inhabitants
In Belgium : 52/10.000 inhabitants
(26 times more)
Number of medical doctors
0,7/10.000 inhabitants
In Belgium : 32/10.000 inhabitants
(45 times more)
Access to family planning
20,8% of women have an unmet need for family planning
Malnutrition
33% of children under 5 are malnourished
Cervical Cancer Screening
Available in only 3% of the health facilities