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Sierra Leone assesses health controls at Lungi airport

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Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency assessed surveillance, screening and emergency preparedness arrangements at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. The 30 October visit focused on border health operations and the health travel portal, according to Sierra Loaded.

Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency conducted an assessment of health controls and emergency preparedness at Freetown International Airport on 30 October, reports Sierra Loaded. The team examined border health operations and the implementation of the country’s health travel portal.

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