Tag: #WestAfricaHealth
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ECOWAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNITES 800+ EXPERTS TO FIGHT LASSA FEVER
West Africa strengthens regional collaboration and vaccine research to tackle deadly disease. Over 800 health experts from 32 countries gathered in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, emphasizing regional cooperation, enhanced research, and preparedness. WAHO’s Dr. Melchior Aïssi and CEPI’s Dr. Katrin Ramsauer highlighted the critical role of shared intelligence and…
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PROFESSOR SEES HOPE FOR SINGLE LASSA FEVER VACCINE AMID SIMILAR VIRUS STRAINS IN WEST AFRICA
Research reveals close similarity among Lassa virus strains, boosting vaccine development prospects for Nigeria and beyond. Prof. Alash’le Abimiku of the IRCE says studies show minor variations but overall similarity in Lassa virus strains across Nigeria, offering promise for a unified vaccine to combat the disease in West Africa. With over 857 confirmed cases and…
