NPHA Warns of Health Risks Amid Persistent Heavy Rainfall Across Sierra Leone

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has urged Sierra Leoneans to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and their communities as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of the country.

In a public health advisory, the agency warned that persistent rains increase the risk of flooding, waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, malaria, injuries, and other public health emergencies.

NPHA advised residents to avoid walking, swimming, or driving through floodwaters, noting that floodwater may be contaminated or conceal dangerous hazards. The agency also encouraged the public to drink only safe water by boiling, chlorinating, or treating water obtained from unsafe sources before consumption.