National Public Health Agency

The NPHA Sierra Leone is a science-based Government Organisation established to address public health concerns and ensure global health security compliance.

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Call 117 to Save Lives

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Prof. Foday Sahr: "Sierra Leone is currently safe. We are acting early, not in fear. We are acting because early action is what protects a nation."

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The Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal is more than a travel requirement—it is a national health security tool that strengthens surveillance, preparedness, and rapid response at our borders.

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"Early action is what protects a nation."While Sierra Leone remains free of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease, the Government is taking proactive steps to protect citizens and visitors through the new Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal, ensuring stronger surv at our points of entry.

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone has launched the Health Travel Portal to strengthen border health security and make travel safer and more efficient. The platform enables travelers to submit health declarations before arrival, supporting early detection and rapid response to public health threats

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Protecting the health and safety of every Sierra Leonean remains our highest priority. The NPHA continues to strengthen national preparedness measures and encourages citizens to promptly report any suspected illness. Together, we can keep Sierra Leone Ebola-free.

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The NPHA urges the public to remain calm but vigilant as Ebola outbreaks continue in parts of Africa. Sierra Leone has no Ebola cases, and health authorities continue to work around the clock to keep the nation safe.

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“Our preparedness is not reactive; it is built on the hard lessons of 2014–2016.” — Prof. Foday Sahr, Executive Director of NPHA.

Sierra Leone is on high alert, with strengthened surveillance, border screening, and rapid response systems fully active.

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Sierra Leone remains Ebola-free. The National Public Health Agency confirms that there are currently no confirmed, suspected, or probable cases of Ebola in the country. We remain vigilant, prepared, and committed to protecting every Sierra Leonean.

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“Protecting the health and safety of every Sierra Leonean remains our highest priority,” The Executive Director Pro. Foday Sahr reaffirmed.

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This visit was more than supervision, it reflected Sierra Leone’s national commitment to stronger health systems & better outcomes for all. 🌍
NPHA #SILPHIA #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthSystems

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Prof. Dr. Foday Sahr encouraged: “Maintain these high standards; the data you gather will guide national decisions.”
HIVResponse #DataForImpact #PublicHealth #SurveyImpact

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Prof. Dr. Foday Sahr encouraged: “Maintain these high standards; the data you gather will guide national decisions.”

HIVResponse #DataForImpact #PublicHealth #SurveyImpact

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Leadership meets action in Waterloo. Senior health leaders joined frontline teams at the SILPHIA survey site, reinforcing precision, professionalism & purpose in data collection.
NPHA #SILPHIA #HealthSystems #SierraLeone #GlobalHealth

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On 16th April 2026, NPHA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health conducted a supervisory visit to Kailahun Points of Entry, reaffirming Sierra Leone’s commitment to border health security.

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Prof. Foday Sahr welcomed the delegation, stressing the importance of partnerships in tackling shared health challenges across the Mano River region.

🤝 Collaboration,
stronger surveillance, faster response, better outcomes.

HealthSecurity #ManoRiverUnion

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🌍 Strengthening #PublicHealth ties!
Liberia’s National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), led by Dr. Sia Wata Gamanor, visited Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) at its HQ in Wilberforce, Freetown.

NPHA #NPHIL #RegionalCollaboration

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For Liberia 🇱🇷: collaboration means access to expertise, expanded labs & joint training.
For Sierra Leone 🇸🇱: partnership reinforces solidarity & supports its vision as a centre of excellence.

Together, resilience across the #ManoRiverUnion grows stronger.

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The Paramount Chief will chair the Committee, symbolizing traditional leadership at the heart of One Health. Communities, MDAs, youth & women’s groups all represented.

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone strengthens emergency preparedness!
NPHA & Ministry of Health, with US CDC & IHPAU support, updated the Concept of Operations (CONOPS 2026) for the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC).