ECOWAS Hosts Experts In Cote D’Ivoire To Combat Lassa Fever Scourge
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ABUJA – Scientists, researchers, policymakers, and public health stakeholders from across the globe are gathered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the Second ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever (#ELFIC2025), to tackle the scourge of Lassa Fever.
The programme organized by the West African Health Organization (WAHO). Under the theme “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa Fever and Emerging Infectious Diseases,” served as to share latest scientific findings on
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
Discussions will highlight progress in vaccine and diagnostic development, community engagement, epidemic surveillance and response, as well as policy frameworks for sustainable disease control.
“The conference will serve as a platform to share the latest scientific findings, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies, as well as collaborative approaches to tackling this endemic viral disease in West Africa.
“The conference program will feature high-level interventions, panel discussions, technical workshops, and a ministerial dialogue, bringing together officials from ECOWAS, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and other strategic partners.”
Discussions will highlight progress in vaccine and diagnostic development, community engagement, epidemic surveillance and response, as well as policy frameworks for sustainable disease control.
In addition, ELFIC 2025 will showcase exhibitions and networking sessions designed to translate research findings into concrete actions to combat Lassa Fever.
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