College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS)

COMAHS has a primary mandate to produce doctors, nurses, pharmacists, biomedical scientists and laboratory technicians with a view of improving the health care delivery system in Sierra Leone.

The College has strategically cemented its position as a leading institution in national health research and capacity strengthening in Sierra Leone by generating the much needed evidence to inform policies and practices in the area of health. The College is also involved in needs-based research activities at both national and international levels to ensure that it continues to play a key role in the health system as well as in rebuilding and strengthening the nation’s socio-economic development at both national and international levels.
The evaluation of the Janssen-Janssen (J&J) and the Merck vaccines against the Ebola virus disease under the leadership of COMAHS in Sierra Leone is one of the noblest contributions of the college in improving the health system especially at the international level.

The college's philosophy is operationalized through a set of clearly defined objectives
designed to prepare high-quality health professionals:
 Developing Leaders: To prepare health professionals for leadership roles in the
healthcare system who can work harmoniously with other allied health
professionals.
 Emphasizing Interdisciplinary Training: To integrate training where possible
with other healthcare professionals, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of
healthcare delivery.
 Fostering Community Dedication: To produce a high proportion of professionals
dedicated to community health care, while providing adequate academic
background for further specialization in teaching and research.