Background
During the implementation of the second strategic plan, the programmes health information and research made gains, which included the adoption of a regional policy and strategies for health…
Programs
P02 - Disease Control
Background
The epidemiological profile of the region is marked by persist communicable diseases including neglected tropical diseases, increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and…
P03 - Epidemics and other Health Emergencies
Background
The West African region is frequently affected by recurring epidemics of measles, cholera, meningitis, Lassa fever and yellow fever, and since 2014 with the…
P04 - Health Promotion
Background
The health situation in the region is characterized by poor integration of the social determinants of health in development strategies and policies. The main elements are education, hygiene…
P05 - Medicines, Vaccines and other Health Products
Background
Medicines are inaccessible for the majority of West Africans. This inaccessibility contributes to the persistence and spread of diseases in the ECOWAS…
P06 - Traditional Medicine
Background
The products of Traditional Medicine (TM) continue to be the main source of health care for the vast majority of the population. It is for this reason that ECOWAS Member States have adopted…
P07 - Maternal, Neonatal, Child, Adolescent, Youth and Older People’s Health
Background
Despite making significant progress, the health situation of mothers and children in the region is still marked by a high mortality rates, hence the inability of the countries to achieve MDGs…
