WAHO is the Specialised Institution of ECOWAS responsible for health issues. OOAS est l'institution spécialisée de la CEDEAO en charge des questions de santé.
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WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Research evidence has an important role to play in strengthening how West Africa prepares for Lassa fever.
Join the DG of @OOASWAHO & other experts as they explore how ENABLE findings can inform vaccine research, clinical trials & outbreak preparedness: bit.ly/LassaQ3W
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Lassa fever vaccine development needs sustained investment and regional collaboration.
On 11 October, @OOASWAHO will support a high-level roundtable at the #WHS2026 in Berlin to explore financing for #vaccine #development, clinical research and regional manufacturing.
#LassaFever
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
TODAS AS MÃES E TODAS AS CRIANÇAS MERECEM CUIDADOS DE SAÚDE DE QUALIDADE.
A @OoasWaho ajuda os países a melhorar a saúde materna, neonatal, infantil e adolescente através de serviços de saúde reforçados, profissionais de saúde qualificados e um acesso alargado aos serviços de saúde reprodutiva.
Recentemente, os ministros da Saúde da CEDEAO adotaram compromissos regionais fundamentais com o objetivo de melhorar a saúde materna e infantil através da inovação, dos dados e de serviços de saúde reforçados.
Porque cada mãe e cada criança são importantes.
Para saber mais, visite: wahooas.org/web-ooas/index.p…
#WAHO #OOAS #CEDEAODosPovos #CEDEAO #SaúdeMaterna – at Abuja, Nigeria
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
CHAQUE MÈRE ET CHAQUE ENFANT MÉRITENT DES SOINS DE SANTÉ DE QUALITÉ.
L’ @OoasWaho aide les pays à améliorer la santé maternelle, néonatale, infantile et adolescente grâce à des services de santé renforcés, à des professionnels de santé qualifiés et à un accès élargi aux services de santé reproductive.
Récemment, les ministres de la Santé de la CEDEAO ont adopté des engagements régionaux clés visant à améliorer la santé maternelle et infantile grâce à l’innovation, aux données et à des services de santé renforcés. Parce que chaque mère et chaque enfant comptent.
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous ici : wahooas.org/web-ooas/index.p…
#WAHO #OOAS #CEDEAODesPeuples #SantéMaternelle – at Abuja, Nigeria
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
EVERY MOTHER AND EVERY CHILD DESERVES QUALITY HEALTHCARE.
@OoasWaho supports countries in improving maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health through stronger health services, skilled healthcare workers, and expanded access to reproductive health services.
Recently, ECOWAS Health Ministers adopted key regional commitments to improve maternal and child health through innovation, data, and stronger healthcare services.
Because every mother and every child matters.
Get to know more here: wahooas.org/web-ooas/index.p…
#WAHO #ECOWASofthePeople #MaternalHealth – at Abuja, Nigeria
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
West Africa’s experience with Lassa fever holds critical lessons for the future of regional health security.
Join experts at the #GHS2026 Breakfast Session convened by @OoasWaho to explore how the region is strengthening preparedness, manufacturing, access, and resilience beyond a single disease outbreak.
📅 June 10, 2026
📍 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
⏰ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Register: ghsn.eventsair.com/ghs-2026/…
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
OPENING OF THE FORUM OF FIRST LADIES OF THE SWEDD+ PROJECT COUNTRIES IN BANJUL
His Excellency Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, honored the opening of the Forum of First Ladies of the SWEDD+ Project Countries, held on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia. His presence underscored ECOWAS’s strong commitment to supporting regional efforts to eliminate gender-based violence.
During the meeting, the Government of the Republic of The Gambia reaffirmed its firm commitment to combating gender-based violence (GBV) as a national priority. This message was delivered through the opening address by His Excellency Mohamed B.S. Jallow on behalf of the President, H.E. Adama Barrow. The First Ladies, Her Excellency Fatoumata Bah-Barrow of The Gambia and Her Excellency Marie Koné Faye of Senegal, played a central leadership role in promoting a zero-tolerance approach to GBV. Their participation reflected high-level political commitment to transformative change, the advancement of women’s rights, and the effective implementation of the Joint Declaration for the benefit of communities across the region.
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
VIDÉO ANNOUNCEMENT 👆🏾👆🏾
SWEDD+ and ECOWAS First Ladies’ Forum on Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence.
On April 10, 2026,
Banjul, The Gambia.
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Forum des 1ères dames du Projet SWEDD+ et de la CEDEAO pour une Tolérance zéro face aux violences sur le Genre.
10 avril 2026,
Banjul, la Gambie.
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Fórum das primeiras-damas do Projeto SWEDD+ e da CEDEAO para a tolerância zero face à violência de género.
10 de abril de 2026
Banjul, da Gâmbia.
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Benin and Nigeria have made progress against river blindness, but the gains remain fragile. Sustaining them will require stronger cross-border coordination, increased domestic financing, and continued community engagement.
Following the 2026 Benin–Nigeria cross-border meeting convened by @OoasWaho, @DrAdachi_, Dr Aishat Usman, Dr Achille Batonon, and Dr @vlokossou outline what it will take to make elimination irreversible.
Read the article: articles.nigeriahealthwatch.…
@Sightsavers @GLIDE_AE @COR_NTD
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
We are live for today’s webinar!
As Lassa vaccine candidates advance through clinical development, West Africa is at a pivotal moment to ensure vaccines can be delivered rapidly, equitably, and sustainably to those who need them most.
This session focuses on translating the Regional End-to-End Access Roadmap, developed by @OoasWaho and @CEPIvaccines, into action by addressing coordination, financing, governance, and accountability challenges shaping vaccine readiness.
Join us: bit.ly/owafe2e
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
West Africa is moving forward on Lassa fever vaccine access!
Register to join the discussion on implementing the region’s first end-to-end access roadmap at the ECOWAS R&D Lassa Fever Webinar.
🗓 26 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM GMT
Click here: bit.ly/owafe2e
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Pleased to host Dr Virgil Lokossou, Director of Healthcare Services at @OoasWaho, at our office to discuss strengthening collaboration between our organisations, with a focus on regional advocacy, translating evidence into policy and practice, and knowledge sharing across #ECOWAS countries.
We reflected on the role of strategic communication in supporting decision-making, strengthening accountability, and documenting effective public health practices.
We look forward to continued engagement in 2026 as these priorities are advanced.
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
A key challenge in #LassaFever prevention is the lack of coordinated research to guide vaccine policy.
To address this, @OoasWaho, in collaboration with @CEPIvaccines & other partners, is hosting a public launch webinar themed: “Advancing Lassa Fever Vaccine Policy and Decision-Making”
📅 25th Nov 2025 | 📷 12:00 pm GMT
Register: bit.ly/advlassafevvacpol
#EndLassaFever
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
The @OoasWaho, with support from CEPI and other partners, have launched the first-ever Lassa Fever Vaccine Policy Research Agenda.
Read in full: bit.ly/4nTNVdO
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Promising scientific progress!
@IAVI’s Lassa fever vaccine candidate, supported by @CEPIvaccines, demonstrates strong results in Phase I clinical trials, as published in @NEJM.
This marks a significant advance in regional epidemic preparedness. Read: cepi.net/iavis-lassa-fever-v…
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Lassa fever remains a major health challenge in West Africa. It’s time to strengthen regional collaboration & multisectoral action.
Join leading experts at this crucial webinar on “Strengthening Multisectoral Action for Lassa Fever Prevention and Control in West Africa.”
📅 3rd Nov 2025 (Today) | 🕚 11:00–12:30 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/smalfpcwa
#EndLassaFever
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Lassa fever continues to threaten lives and livelihoods across West Africa. Despite progress, there are still gaps in coordination between sectors such as human health, animal health, environment, and research. These connections are vital for effective prevention and control.
Join the ECOWAS Research and Development Lassa Fever Webinar Series as stakeholders come together to discuss “Strengthening Multisectoral Action for Lassa Fever Prevention and Control in West Africa.”
📅 Date: 3rd November 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 to 12:30 GMT
🔗 bit.ly/smalfpcwa
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
Lassa fever continues to pose a significant health threat in West Africa, but stronger multisectoral collaboration can transform prevention and control efforts.
Save the date and register to join us for the next edition of the Lassa Fever Webinar Series, themed “Strengthening Multisectoral Action for Lassa Fever Prevention and Control in West Africa.”
🔗 bit.ly/smalfpcwa
🗓️ Date: 3rd November 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 GMT
#EndLassaFever
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AGENCY (ANSSP) AND WEST AFRICAN HEALTH ORGANISATION (WAHO) JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT MONKEYPOX IN BENIN
WAHO | OOAS retweeted
After #Togo, #SierraLeone, #Liberia, #BurkinaFaso, #Mali, and #TheGambia, #Benin becomes the seventh country in @ecowas_cedeao region to benefit from innovative training on the electronic management of Public Health Emergencies (ePHEM).
The ePHEM system is an electronic health information platform developed by @WHOAFRO to enhance the management of public health emergencies within Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) at both national and decentralized levels.
The National Agency for Primary Health Care (ANSSP) of the Ministry of Health in Benin organized the training with technical and financial support from the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Control Disease @Ecowas_cdc , in collaboration with @WHOAFRO & @AfricaCDC .
This project aims to equip @ecowas_cedeao member States with effective electronic tools for managing public health emergencies, thereby strengthening the network of PHEOCs. Through innovation and collaborative expertise, the @Ecowas_cdc & its partners are advancing health security across West Africa.
“Together for a healthier and safer future in the West African region and beyond.”
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