First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Meets Harvard Researcher Dr. Jennifer Wortham During U.S. Working Visit

As part of her recent working visit to the United States of America, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, held a significant meeting with her sister and ally in advocacy, Dr. Jennifer S. Wortham, Dr.PH — a renowned research associate in religion, spirituality, and forgiveness at Harvard University.

Dr. Wortham, a highly respected expert with over 30 years of experience in health system transformation, has consulted for leading public and private sector healthcare institutions. She holds a Doctorate in Public Health from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, where she also serves as a faculty member, teaching graduate courses on health service quality and patient safety.

The two distinguished women engaged in an enriching discussion on Dr. Wortham’s ongoing international research, which investigates the health impacts of moral and spiritual injury. Their dialogue centered on developing integrated psycho-social-spiritual interventions that support victims of moral injury — a field closely aligned with the First Lady’s commitment to holistic well-being and dignity protection.

Dr. Wortham is also the author of A Letter to the Pope: The Keeper of the Nest, a memoir drawn from her family’s personal journey with clergy abuse. She leads a survivor-led coalition advocating for the establishment of a United Nations World Day for the Protection of Child Dignity — a cause deeply resonant with global efforts toward justice and child protection.

This meaningful meeting opened new pathways for collaboration in strengthening health systems, advancing child protection, and integrating spiritual care into public health policies.

Afrinity TV applauds this powerful alliance in championing health equity, dignity, and child safety on the global stage.