The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with CEPI, its partners, and experts from across the region, is organising a workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, from 17 to 21 August 2026, to finalise the scientific supplements arising from the 2025 ECOWAS International Lassa Fever Conference.
The workshop brings together lead authors, mentors and the Editor-in-Chief to finalise scientific manuscripts developed from the work and contributions presented at the Conference. Through in-depth technical review sessions and targeted expert guidance, authors are receiving support to enhance the quality of their manuscripts and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health (JIEPH), with a view to their final submission and publication.
Beyond the finalisation of the manuscripts, the workshop also marked an important milestone with the official unveiling of the Report of the 2025 ECOWAS International Lassa Fever Conference. The report captures the key discussions, scientific contributions, recommendations and priorities that emerged from the Conference, thereby providing an important reference for regional efforts to prevent and control Lassa fever.
This initiative demonstrates the continued commitment of WAHO and its partners to strengthening regional research capacity, generating evidence, sharing knowledge and translating scientific knowledge into policy, with the aim of improving Lassa fever prevention and control across West Africa.
By supporting researchers in transforming contributions from the Conference into high-quality scientific publications, WAHO and its partners are not only helping to document and promote knowledge generated within the region, but are also contributing to the development of a stronger evidence base that can inform public policy, strengthen preparedness and advance the regional response to Lassa fever.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
