Press Release
Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance Based on the One Health Approach in the ECOWAS Region.
Lomé, Togo, March 10, 2025 – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC) and the Health Security Program for West and Central Africa (HeSP), is organizing the Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance based on the "One Health" approach within the ECOWAS region. This event, which underscores the regional commitment...
WAHO to Convene 2nd Lassa Fever International Conference to Enhance Regional Health Security, September 22–26, 2025, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its specialized health institution, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), will host the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (LIC) from September 22–26, 2025, in Côte d’Ivoire. Themed “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa Fever and Emerging Infectious Diseases,” the conference aims to advance sustainable preparedness and regional coordination...
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...