On the of 8th March 2020, His Excellency the President Rtd Brigadier. Dr. Julius Maada Bio visited the Gbalamuya Land Crossing Border in Kambia District.
The purpose of his visit was to see the preparedness measures put in place at that POE by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.
The Honorable Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Alpha T. Wurie and the District Medical Officer (Kambia) led the President on a conducted tour of the screening process, the isolation facility and quarantine facility in the district.
His Excellency admonished the staff at Sierra Leone and Guinea border to support this fight against our unseen enemy as they are the Frontline workers. President Bio reiterated to all staff and passengers coming from Guinea to observe key hygiene practices, including regular washing of hands, and also comply with the screening procedures.
Please see the photos below:
DHSE COMMUNICATION TEAM