Our Background
The Sierra Leone Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Association (SLPNNA) was founded in response to the urgent need for specialised nursing care for children and newborns in Sierra Leone.
With the country facing some of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world, SLPNNA represents a critical step toward improving paediatric and neonatal health services — dedicated to enhancing nursing quality, supporting professional development, and advocating for the rights of children and newborns.
Recognising the vital role nurses play throughout the healthcare continuum, SLPNNA focuses on improving health outcomes through education, advocacy, and the promotion of best practices — serving as a collaborative platform for nurses to share knowledge and engage in ongoing professional growth.
Uniting paediatric and neonatal nurses under one professional umbrella to strengthen child and newborn healthcare in Sierra Leone.
Vision & Mission
The guiding principles behind everything we do.
Our Vision
"To be a leading professional association that advances excellence in paediatric and neonatal nursing, promotes child health, and protects the rights and wellbeing of newborns and children in Sierra Leone."
Our Mission
"To unite paediatric and neonatal nurses in Sierra Leone under one professional body, promote continuous education, research, collaboration, and advocacy, and strengthen the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and high-quality nursing care for newborns, children, and families."
Our Objectives
Six strategic pillars that define our work and measure our impact.
Professional Development
Providing specialised training, workshops, and continuous education for nurses in paediatric and neonatal care — keeping skills current and evidence-based.
Advocacy
Championing policies and initiatives that prioritise the health and well-being of children and newborns in Sierra Leone at national and international levels.
Research & Evidence
Promoting nursing research and the adoption of evidence-based practices that improve clinical outcomes for paediatric and neonatal patients.
Professional Standards
Strengthening professional standards in child and newborn healthcare, and ensuring nurses adhere to ethical and clinical guidelines.
Collaboration
Building partnerships with health institutions, government bodies, NGOs, and international nursing organisations to strengthen the sector.
Children's Rights
Advocating for the right of every child to receive quality healthcare, and supporting policies that protect the most vulnerable populations.
Why It Matters
Sierra Leone has one of the world's highest neonatal mortality rates. Skilled, trained, and supported nurses are the single most impactful intervention at the point of care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join SLPNNA and be part of a community committed to saving lives.