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New Maternal Center Opens in Sierra Leone to Save Lives

2/17/2026

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The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence opened in Sierra Leone to improve maternal and infant care.
It began treating patients on February 14, 2026, and has 166 beds with a neonatal intensive care unit.
John Green and Hank Green funded the project, raising $50 million through community efforts and Good Store.
The MCOE aims to reduce Sierra Leone's maternal mortality rate, which was 1 in 52 in 2020.

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Story summary

The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence opened in Sierra Leone to improve maternal and infant care.
It began treating patients on February 14, 2026, and has 166 beds with a neonatal intensive care unit.
John Green and Hank Green funded the project, raising $50 million through community efforts and Good Store.
The MCOE aims to reduce Sierra Leone's maternal mortality rate, which was 1 in 52 in 2020.