The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) plays a pivotal role in the prevention, detection and response to public health threats through a highly efficient and effective public health agency. The NPHA is a science-based government organization that serves as a focal point for leadership, expertise, and coordination to address public health concerns in line with national public health needs and global health security requirements.
It provides for an organizational focus for evidence-based policymaking and public health systems strengthening and enables a stronger and more consistent response to the public health threats that affect Sierra Leone.
With a dedicated focus on the public health infrastructure, systems, and personnel, the NPHA enables Sierra Leone maintain its development trajectory while securing compliance with the International Health Regulations and support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, 2015.