The Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Professor PALOKINAM T. PITCHE, held his…
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PROFESSOR PITCHE PLACES TEAMWORK, EFFICIENCY AND SOLIDARITY AT THE HEART OF HIS MANAGEMENT APPROACH AT WAHO
The Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Professor PALOKINAM T. PITCHE, held his first meeting with the entire staff of the Organisation on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Abidjan.
The meeting provided an opportunity for him to share with staff his vision for the functioning of the institution and the principles that will guide his management throughout his tenure.
WAHO WELCOMES ITS NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL IN ABIDJAN AND PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE OUTGOING DIRECTOR GENERAL
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) held a ceremony on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, at the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Côte d’Ivoire, marking the assumption of duty in Abidjan by the new Director General, Professor PALOKINAM T. PITCHE, and a farewell to the outgoing Director General, Dr Melchior Athanase J. C. AÏSSI, at the end of his four-year tenure at the helm of the Organisation.
PROFESSOR PALOKINAM T. PITCHE ASSUMES OFFICE AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE WEST AFRICAN HEALTH ORGANISATION
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in charge of health issues, welcomes its new Director General, Professor Palokinam T. PITCHE, who assumes office on 1st September 2026.
27th Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS, will take place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 20 to 25 April 2026
We are delighted to officially announce that the 27th Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS, will take place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 20 to 25 April 2026 and the theme is :
“Advancing Malaria Elimination through an Integrated Regional Strategy.”
The Assembly represents the highest regional political platform for guiding health cooperation within the Community.
Stay tuned to our platforms for further information and updates on this important event.
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