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Strengthening epidemiological skills: WAHO leads regional harmonization initiative in Lomé
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with national health training institutions, accreditation bodies and regional technical partners, is organising a regional workshop to review, finalise and harmonise the Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) in West Africa from 9 to 14 June 2025 at the Hôtel 2 Février in Lomé (Togo). This initiative is part of WAHO's vision to...
WAHO Reaffirms its Commitment to Health in West Africa at High-Level Event in Geneva
Geneva, 21 May 2025 – On the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly, Dr Melchior Athanase J. C. AÏSSI, Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), took part in a high-level event held under the theme: « Accelerating Universal Health Coverage: Mobilising Resources for Equity and Sustainability in Health in Africa ». Jointly organised by the Global...
ECOWAS Health Ministers Adopt Landmark Regional Policy on Community Health and Renew Commitment to Health Systems Strengthening
Praia, Cabo Verde – On 10th May 2025, the 26th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded with a bold call to action: to strengthen the region’s health systems, increase domestic health financing, and ensure universal and equitable access to quality healthcare services for all. Held from 9 to...