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Visit of the OOAS director general to the headquarters of the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations (CEPI)

March 6, 2025, Oslo, Norway, The Director General of the West African Health Organization (WAHO), Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël Codjovi AÏSSI, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between WAHO and CEPI, consolidating their shared commitment to health security in West Africa and...

The Director-General of WAHO, Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël Codjovi AÏSSI, participates in the 10th anniversary of AREF in Banjul

Banjul, The Gambia – February 6-7, 2025 – Dr. Melchior Athanase Joël Codjovi AÏSSI, Director-General of the West African Health Organization (WAHO), participated in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) in Banjul, The Gambia. He was accompanied by Professor Issiaka Sombie , Ms. Hadi Janneh , and Ms. Bibiche Nadège Hounkpé. Founded in 2015 by...

WAHO Commends Nigerian Government’s Robust Response to Mpox Outbreak

The West African Health Organization ( WAHO ) extends its deep appreciation to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for its swift and comprehensive response to the Mpox outbreak in 2024. Following an extensive assessment conducted by a WAHO delegation led by Dr Buba Manjang, Special Advisor to the Director General and Coordinator Pandemic Prevention and One Health,...
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