ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference

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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

As Lassa vaccine candidates advance through clinical development, West Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Ensuring vaccines are delivered rapidly, equitably, and sustainably will require strong coordination, financing, governance, and accountability across the region. Join the ECOWAS R&D Lassa Fever Webinar Series as experts discuss operationalising West Africa’s first end-to-end Lassa Fever Vaccine Access Roadmap. 🗓 26 February 2026 ⏰ 10:00AM Register: bit.ly/owafe2e #EndLassaFever

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

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Em um marco científico importante, a primeira vacina contra a febre de Lassa testada em humanos, financiada pela @CEPIvaccines e avaliada em um ensaio clínico de ponta em Oxford, já foi administrada ao primeiro voluntário, marcando o início das avaliações de segurança e da resposta imunológica. Mais detalhes: nhwat.ch/4oxBzbm #EndLassaFever

Dans une avancée scientifique majeure, le premier vaccin contre la fièvre de Lassa administré à l’être humain, financé par la @CEPIvaccines et testé dans le cadre d’un essai clinique de pointe à Oxford, a été administré à son premier volontaire, marquant le début des évaluations de sécurité et de la réponse immunitaire. Plus de détails : nhwat.ch/4oxBzbm #EndLassaFever

A major milestone in the fight against Lassa fever. The first volunteer has now received a dose of the Lassa vaccine in a groundbreaking trial led by the Oxford Vaccine Group and funded by the @CEPIvaccines, a critical step toward protection for millions at risk. More details: nhwat.ch/4oxBzbm #EndLAssaFever

ECOWAS Takes Major Step to Strengthen Specialist Training in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Region. A major regional initiative to strengthen specialist pharmaceutical training across West Africa is underway in Lomé, where experts from @ecowas_cedeao Member States are meeting from 1 to 5 December 2025 to align, validate, and finalise Training Curricula in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The five-day workshop, organised by the West African Health Organisation (@OoasWaho), brings together academics, regulators, professional bodies, and training institutions to ensure that pharmaceutical specialist training meets international standards, supports professional mobility, and enhances the quality of health services across the region. The opening ceremony featured remarks and goodwill messages from representatives of the Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of @ecowas_cedeao, the West African Professional Colleges, the Deans of Health Sciences Faculties, the Regional Council for Health Professionals Training, the Director General of @OoasWaho, and the Ministry of Health of Togo. #WAHO #ECOWAS #PharmacyTraining #PharmaceuticalSciences #HealthWorkforce #RegionalHarmonisation #HealthSystemsStrengthening #ProfessionalMobility #UniversalHealthCoverage

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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-fe…

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

At the #ELFIC2025 in Abidjan, West African health ministers united around one urgent priority: tackling Lassa fever as a threat to regional health security during a roundtable convened by @CEPIvaccines. Commitments were made to accelerate vaccine readiness & strengthen preparedness in the region. @TMehnpaine captures the story: liberianobserver.com/news/west-afri…

Uniting for Health Security: A New Era of Regional Cooperation in West Africa. The 2nd #ELFIC2025 highlighted the power of unity in fighting Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases. Watch @GTV_Ghana’s report on how experts and leaders joined forces to build a healthier, more resilient West Africa. @OoasWaho @Ecowas_cdc @mohgovgh

.@Ngfmld plans a five-year Lassa Fever Strategic Plan. Experts stress the need for One Health coordination, stronger labs, rodent control, vaccines, & community engagement to protect high-risk communities. How will this reshape the fight against Lassa Fever? Read this stories from #ELFIC2025 to find out: guardian.ng/news/fg-mulls-…

One of the key highlights of #ELFIC2025 was the Ministerial Roundtable hosted by @CEPIvaccines, where West African health ministers pledged support for Lassa fever vaccine development. Story captured by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze for @GuardianNigeria : ⬇️ #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">guardian.ng/features/healt…

The power of #ELFIC2025 was not just in the panels, but in the voices that came together for the conference in Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire Journalists have captured the experiences, challenges & solutions that defined the conference. Explore the stories as we begin to share.