Delivering Hope and Healing: Aion Health’s Mobile Medical Clinics in Kalia, Kpawula, and Niagorehun Bargbo
Aion Health SL’s Mobile Medical Clinics have delivered free healthcare to over 650 patients in Kalia, Kpawula, and Niagorehun Bargbo. With support from Ole Cup, YES GYSD, DHMT-Bo, and the Ministry of Health, services included malaria testing, maternal care, family planning, and free medications. In Niagorehun Bargbo, we also piloted drone delivery of maternal kits to improve access in remote areas.
In many parts of rural Sierra Leone, access to healthcare remains a daily challenge. Communities in Bagbo Chiefdom, such as Kalia, Kpawula, and Niagorehun Bargbo, face long distances to health centers, a shortage of trained medical professionals, and limited access to essential medicines. At Aion Health SL, we believe health is a human right—and through our Mobile Medical Clinics, we bring life-saving healthcare directly to the people who need it most.
Our Vision
The Aion Health Mobile Medical Clinic initiative seeks to:
- Reduce maternal and infant mortality
- Provide free healthcare access in underserved communities
- Strengthen preventive healthcare, health education, and screening
- Collaborate with public and private partners to build a resilient community health system
Our Approach
With the support of volunteer doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and community health workers, our mobile clinics deliver:
- Triage and medical consultations
- Laboratory diagnostics (malaria, typhoid, anemia, pregnancy, etc.)
- Maternal care and family planning
- On-site medications and follow-up referrals
- Health education on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention
Community Outreach Reports
📍 Kalia Village
- Patients Treated: 245
- Demographics: 53% female, 24% under 5
- Top Diagnoses:
- Malaria (70% positivity rate)
- Worm infestations, respiratory infections, dehydration, anemia
- Family Planning: Delivered Depo-Provera, Microgynon, and counseling
- Lab Tests Performed: Over 130 rapid diagnostics
📍 Kpawula Village
- Patients Treated: 195
- Common Conditions:
- Malaria, GI and respiratory infections, skin diseases, maternal anemia
- Community Response: High demand for contraceptive services and maternal follow-ups
- Education Topics: Nutrition, malaria prevention, hygiene, pregnancy danger signs
📍 Niagorehun Bargbo Village
Supported by:
- Ole Cup Innovation Award
- YES GYSD Alumni Grant
- District Health Management Team (DHMT–Bo)
- Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS)
Niagorehun Bargbo was selected due to its extreme isolation and health system gaps. Our clinic here reached a milestone in integrating youth-led innovation with public health policy.
- Patients Treated: 29
- Key Outcomes:
- Treated over 100 confirmed malaria cases
- Provided maternal and neonatal care to pregnant women and lactating mothers
- Administered deworming, nutritional advice, and postnatal care
- Infrastructure Innovation:
- As part of our Ole Cup pilot, we tested medical drone deliveries for maternal delivery kits
- Collaboration:
- DHMT-Bo and MoHS provided field support, cold chain coordination, and referral tracking
- YES GYSD alumni grant supported medical supplies, outreach logistics, and community education
This outreach represented a true public-private-youth partnership, demonstrating how youth-led organizations can complement government health efforts in hard-to-reach areas.
Total Impact Across Three Villages
- Patients Treated: 655+
- Diagnostic Tests Conducted: 300+
- Malaria Cases Treated: 220+
- Maternal Services Delivered: 50+
- Family Planning Clients: 40+
- Free Medications Provided: Antimalarials, antibiotics, ORS, dewormers, pain relief, supplements
Challenges Encountered
- Limited road access and fuel shortages
- High patient load vs. volunteer capacity
- Lack of digital records for follow-up tracking
- Short-term funding cycles
Despite these constraints, our teams delivered high-impact, respectful, and culturally sensitive care—building deep trust with communities.
Our Vision Forward
With continued support, we aim to:
- Scale mobile clinics to five new villages in 2025
- Expand maternal drone kit delivery
- Digitize our clinic system with mobile data capture
- Train local community health volunteers for sustainability
You Can Be Part of This Mission
- Partner with us to reach more underserved communities
- Sponsor a clinic day or donate medications
- Volunteer your expertise as a health worker or project manager
Together, we can ensure no mother dies giving life, and no child suffers from a preventable illness.
🔗 Visit www.aionhealthsl.org to get involved.
📧 Contact: aionhealthsl@gmail.com | 📍 Bo, Sierra Leone