Press Release
Preparatory Mission for the First Ladies' Forum on Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, the World Bank and UNFPA, conducted a preparatory mission in The Gambia from 26 to 30 January 2026, as part of the organisation of the First Ladies' Forum on Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence, scheduled to take place in Banjul from 24 to 26 March 2026. This mission...
WAHO and Partners Review PROALAB Progress at 5th Steering Committee Meeting
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) convened the 5th Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project for Strengthening Epidemiological Surveillance and Laboratory Systems in West Africa (PROALAB) on 28 January 2026 in Cotonou, bringing together senior representatives from ECOWAS Member States, national laboratory directors, technical partners and donors. Opening the meeting, Ms Stéphanie Kursten Camara, Director of KfW in...
WAHO strengthens its partnership with AUDA-NEPAD for stronger and more resilient health systems in the ECOWAS region
On the sidelines of the 76th ECSA Health Ministers Conference in Eswatini, the delegation of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) had the honour of engaging in discussions with the AUDA-NEPAD team. This meeting was marked by constructive exchanges, a shared vision and a common commitment to strengthening African health systems based on the principles of equity, resilience and sustainability....