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Fast-tracking international health regulations in Sierra Leone through implementation of the third edition of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic, 2019–2021: a mixed methods study

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13498-8

Published Online: 2025-10-01

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Authors

Njuguna, Charles

Vandi, Mohamed

Squire, James Sylvester

Kanu, Joseph Sam

Gachari, Wilson

Njeru, Ian

Magoba, Bridget

Githuku, Jane

Caulker, Victor

Malimbo, Mugagga

Sesay, Stephen

Koroma, Aminata Tigiedankay

Musoke, Robert

Nuwagira, Innocent Bright

Bonkoungou, Boukare

Koua, Etien Luc

Talisuna, Ambrose Otau

Yoti, Zabulon

Chamla, Dick Damas

Gueye, Abdou Salam
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Article History

Received: 20 February 2024

Accepted: 9 September 2025

First Online: 1 October 2025

Declarations

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: Authority to publish this work was obtained from the Ministry of Health, Sierra Leone. Ethical approval was obtained from the Sierra Leone Ethics and Scientific Review Committee through SLESRC No. 013/08/2023. Informed consent to participate was obtained from the key informants who provided information during the study period. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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