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Sierra Leone Medical Students' Association

SLEMSA, is a student run unpaid organisation that represents all Medical Students in Sierra Leone. The structure of the Association is as follows.

Sierra Leone Medical Students’ Association is an independent medical students association that pursues its aims and objectives without any political, religious, social, gender or any other discrimination. It is an association that empowers medical students in Sierra Leone in using their knowledge and capacities for the benefit of society while providing a forum for them to discuss issues related t

o individual and community health, education and science and to formulate practical solutions from such deliberations. This association represents the medical students of the only medical school in the country presently and currently comprises of just over four hundred and fifty medical students that are members. We currently have an executive board comprising of five positions and six established Standing Committees, and supervising council. We've been in existence for over eight years, undertaking numerous activities at community and national level. Over these years the association has been represented in countless International event courtesy of the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA) an internationally recognised Students' lead organisation well recognised by the United Nations and it agencies. All the members of the association comprise the General House which is the highest decision making body of the association. The General House meets regularly at monthly meetings and twice a year at General Assemblies. The activities of the association are mainly standing committee oriented and the full scope of activities spans over the SLEMSA year, which starts on the 1st of November of one year to the 31st October of the subsequent year.

21/08/2026

We are all geared up for our 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) in Freetown.

This year is special as we celebrate our 55th anniversary. Here is our official calendar of events leading into the main week in November.

Save the dates and join us!

13/07/2026

🌱 Wishing our Year 1 Medics the very best in your exams!

You’ve spent this year building the foundation (Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry), that everything else in medicine stands on.

Trust your preparation, stay calm, and give it your all.

The journey has just begun.

SLEMSA is proud of you! 💪🩺

06/06/2026

ANTICIPATE NGA 2026! ✨

The 10th National General Assembly of SLEMSA is on the horizon!

Under the theme:

“Equity, Ethics and Excellence: Redefining Healthcare Leadership”

we gather to inspire change, strengthen leadership, and shape the future of healthcare.

This is more than an assembly, it is a call to every medical student to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and strive for excellence in advancing health for all.

📍 Connect. Learn. Lead. Transform.

The future of healthcare leadership begins with us.

AnticipateNGA2026 🚀🩺

27/05/2026

On this blessed occasion of Eid Al Adha, may Allah (SWT) accept our sacrifices, forgive our shortcomings, and fill our hearts with faith, peace, and gratitude.

May the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and compassion strengthen our unity and inspire us to serve humanity with sincerity and love.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones from SLEMSA.

06/05/2026

Great things are built by committed people.

As we unveil the NGA 2026 Organizing Committee, we celebrate a team driven by passion, service, and a shared vision for excellence.

These are the individuals working behind the scenes to make this year’s National General Assembly a memorable and impactful experience for all.

We appreciate their dedication and this is only the beginning.

01/05/2026

Today we celebrate the hands that heal, the minds that diagnose, and the hearts that care. 🩺

In the medical profession, every shift, every sacrifice, and every silent act of compassion makes a difference. From hospitals to communities, your dedication saves lives and brings hope where it’s needed most.

Happy Labour Day to all healthcare workers and every professional working tirelessly behind the scenes, your service is the backbone of a healthier tomorrow.

27/04/2026

65 Years of Freedom. One Unbreakable Spirit.

From the echoes of April 27, 1961, to the heartbeat of today, Sierra Leone stands resilient, built on courage, unity, and hope.

This day is more than a celebration of independence; it is a tribute to the strength of a people who continue to rise, rebuild, and redefine their future.

As medical students and future custodians of health, we honor not just our nation’s past, but our responsibility to shape its tomorrow through service, compassion, and excellence.

Together, we carry the legacy. Together, we build the future.

Happy 65th Independence Anniversary, Sierra Leone. 🇸🇱

25/04/2026

This is more than just a kickoff, it’s pride, rivalry, and bragging rights on the line.

The 4th Year squad is hungry to prove themselves, while the Final Year team is determined to defend their legacy.

Expect intensity, skill, and moments that will have the crowd on its feet.

Be there to witness the action, feel the energy, and support your side.

Don’t just hear about it, experience it live.

See you at Kossoh Campus!

05/04/2026

He Is Risen — A Message of Hope and Renewal

This Easter, we are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice and the victory of life over death. The resurrection of Christ is not just a story of the past, it is a living promise of hope, healing, and new beginnings.

In a world often filled with uncertainty and challenges, Easter calls us to rise above fear, to embrace compassion, and to extend love to those around us. It is a time to reflect, to renew our faith, and to strengthen our commitment to serving humanity with humility and purpose.

As future and present healthcare professionals, may we carry this spirit of resurrection into our daily work, bringing light where there is darkness, comfort where there is pain, and hope where it is needed most.

May this season fill your hearts with peace, your homes with joy, and your lives with purpose.

Happy Easter. He is Risen indeed.

03/04/2026

GOOD FRIDAY ✝️

On this sacred day, we pause to remember a love so deep, it chose sacrifice. A love so powerful, it bore pain for the sake of humanity.

Good Friday is not just a moment of mourning, it is a reflection of grace, redemption, and the ultimate price paid for our healing.

“He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities…” (Isaiah 53:5)

Through suffering came salvation. Through the cross came hope. Through His sacrifice, we are made whole.

As we reflect today, may we find strength in His love, peace in His sacrifice, and purpose in the life we are called to live.

May this Good Friday renew your faith and remind you of the power of unconditional love.

Address

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, NEW-ENGLAND VILLE, FREETOWN
Freetown
232

Telephone

+23233618661

Website

http://www.slemsa.org/

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