Imaobong_Isang

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[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

As part of prevention and preparedness efforts in response to the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak in Central Africa (DRC and Uganda), all @ecowas_cedeao Member States have strengthened public health measures to minimize the risk of the virus being introduced and spreading within the region.

To date, no suspected, probable, or confirmed case has been reported in the @ecowas_cedeao region.

Health authorities nevertheless remain on heightened alert: strengthened epidemiological surveillance, screening and referral measures at points of entry (airports, seaports, and land borders), preparedness of diagnostic and case-management capacities, and ongoing community and health worker awareness-raising.

@Ecowas_cdc, in close coordination with @ecowas_cedeao health authorities, continues to strengthen preparedness and prevention measures to avert any Ebola outbreak in the region.

@Ecowas_cdc urges the public to remain calm, rely only on official sources of information, and follow the recommendations of health services. Anyone experiencing persistent fever or unusual symptoms, especially after travel to an affected area, is requested to contact health services immediately.

@AbdouKolley @JMDiarrass @NCDCgov @ecowas_cedeao @OoasWaho @GouvcI
@UKHSA @giz_gmbh @Fmohnigeria @NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn @cousenegal @cous_senegal @SneipsO
@MSPS_Togo @mohgovgh @mohs_sl @MohGambia
@WHOAFRO @UKinNigeria @ECOWAS_RAHC
@vicfatimehin @Dr_Babacar @ALEGUY5 @_GHSofficial
@Gouvci @USCDCNIGERIA @mohs_sl @ezekielagir
@Santeci @AFENETAfrica @npha_sl @PasteurDakar
@AntaraSimon @penielwalker

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

In the context of updating priority zoonoses at national and regional levels in the ECOWAS region, a team from @Ecowas_cdc took part in a training-of-trainers workshop on the One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) process.

The training, organized by @AfricaCDC and the US @CDCgov , was held from 18 to 22 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.

It provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen synergies with the US CDC One Health Office in order to support the implementation of the One Health approach in the @ecowas_cedeao region.

@AbdouKolley @JMDiarrass @NCDCgov @ecowas_cedeao @OoasWaho @GouvcI @UKHSA @giz_gmbh @Fmohnigeria @NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn @cousenegal @cous_senegal @SneipsO
@MSPS_Togo @mohgovgh @mohs_sl @MohGambia
@WHOAFRO @UKinNigeria @ECOWAS_RAHC @mariannebonkano @vicfatimehin @Dr_Babacar @ALEGUY5 @_GHSofficial @Gouvci @USCDCNIGERIA @mohs_sl @ezekielagir @Santeci @AFENETAfrica
@npha_sl @PasteurDakar @AntaraSimon

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

Lomé, Togo – October 29 to November 1, 2025 –

@Ecowas_cdc participates in the West Africa Regional Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Implementation and Impact Review Meeting, organized by Africa CDC. The meeting aims to review progress, identify gaps, and reflect on lessons learned to ensure the platform’s continued relevance and effectiveness.

@Ecowas_cdc participation underscores its commitment to the coordination of @ecowas_cedeao member states in the innovative approaches for ECHO platform implementation and to strengthening regional collaboration in advancing best practices, knowledge sharing, and public health preparedness and response.

The ECHO platform supports Member States in addressing cross-border health security challenges by promoting South-South learning, equitable access to expertise, and enhanced collaboration across the region. This aligns closely with @Ecowas_cdc mandate to strengthen cross-border surveillance and coordination.

The review of the ECHO platform seeks to fulfill these objectives, strengthening regional health security by connecting experts with practitioners and promoting open dialogue among Member States and partners, to enhance program design and implementation.

@AbdouKolley @JMDiarrass @NCDCgov @ecowas_cedeao @OoasWaho @GouvcI
@UKHSA @giz_gmbh @Fmohnigeria @NPHIL6 @santegouv_sn @cousenegal @cous_senegal @SneipsO
@MSPS_Togo @mohgovgh @mohs_sl @MohGambia
@WHOAFRO @SalamGueye @UKinNigeria @muhammadpate @ECOWAS_RAHC @mariannebonkano @vicfatimehin
@Dr_Babacar @_GHSofficial @Gouvci
@USCDCNIGERIA @mohs_sl @ezekielagir @Santeci
@AFENETAfrica @npha_sl

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

The ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc participated in the Africa CDC Continental Cross-Border Surveillance Partners’ Coordination Meeting, held from 25–27 August 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration among African Union (AU) Member States and enhance border health surveillance. The primary objective of the meeting was to map and review ongoing cross-border surveillance initiatives led by AU Member States and partners. Given the involvement of multiple stakeholders often operating under different frameworks, the meeting emphasized the need to harmonize approaches for improved coordination, effectiveness, and alignment with initiatives already being implemented by @Ecowas_cdc in @ecowas_cedeao region.

@ecowas_cedeao cross-border initiatives in West Africa have been instrumental in advancing regional health security. Key achievements include the development and validation of the ECOWAS Cross-Border Surveillance Strategic Plan by all Member States, the adoption and use of a harmonized curriculum for Points of Entry (POE), the regional training of trainers, and the provision of materials and equipment to support cross-border health activities, among others.

During the meeting, @Ecowas_cdc delivered a presentation highlighting its mandate, areas of intervention, ongoing cross-border initiatives, available resources, tools, and potential areas for collaboration. The Centre also presented how its regional efforts align with the Africa CDC framework, thereby avoiding duplication and strengthening synergies.

@Ecowas_cdc reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Africa CDC and other partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and information sharing.

@AbdouKolley
@ecowas_cedeao
@GouvcI
@UKHSA
@giz_gmbh
@Fmohnigeria
@NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn
@cousenegal
@cous_senegal
@MSPS_Togo
@mohgovgh
@mohs_sl
@MohGambia
@WHOAFRO
@SalamGueye
@UKinNigeria
@muhammadpate
@ECOWAS_RAHC
@mariannebonkano
@vicfatimehin
@Dr_Babacar
@_GHSofficial
@Gouvci
@USCDCNIGERIA
@mohs_sl
@ezekielagir
@anss_guinee
@Santeci
@AFENETAfrica
@npha_sl

[Imaobong_Isang @penielwalker]

Cross Border Surveillance Partners Coordination Meeting

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

The ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc participated in the Africa CDC Continental Cross-Border Surveillance Partners’ Coordination Meeting, held from 25–27 August 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration among African Union (AU) Member States and enhance border health surveillance. The primary objective of the meeting was to map and review ongoing cross-border surveillance initiatives led by AU Member States and partners. Given the involvement of multiple stakeholders often operating under different frameworks, the meeting emphasized the need to harmonize approaches for improved coordination, effectiveness, and alignment with initiatives already being implemented by @Ecowas_cdc in @ecowas_cedeao region.

@ecowas_cedeao cross-border initiatives in West Africa have been instrumental in advancing regional health security. Key achievements include the development and validation of the ECOWAS Cross-Border Surveillance Strategic Plan by all Member States, the adoption and use of a harmonized curriculum for Points of Entry (POE), the regional training of trainers, and the provision of materials and equipment to support cross-border health activities, among others.

During the meeting, @Ecowas_cdc delivered a presentation highlighting its mandate, areas of intervention, ongoing cross-border initiatives, available resources, tools, and potential areas for collaboration. The Centre also presented how its regional efforts align with the Africa CDC framework, thereby avoiding duplication and strengthening synergies.

@Ecowas_cdc reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Africa CDC and other partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and information sharing.

@AbdouKolley
@ecowas_cedeao
@GouvcI
@UKHSA
@giz_gmbh
@Fmohnigeria
@NPHIL6
@santegouv_sn
@cousenegal
@cous_senegal
@MSPS_Togo
@mohgovgh
@mohs_sl
@MohGambia
@WHOAFRO
@SalamGueye
@UKinNigeria
@muhammadpate
@ECOWAS_RAHC
@mariannebonkano
@vicfatimehin
@Dr_Babacar
@_GHSofficial
@Gouvci
@USCDCNIGERIA
@mohs_sl
@ezekielagir
@anss_guinee
@Santeci
@AFENETAfrica
@npha_sl

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

Exciting times! The Africa CDC-West Africa RCC & ECOWAS RCSDC are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from Dec 5-6, 2024, to collaboratively plan for 2025. Together, we're building a stronger regional health security framework for West Africa. 💪 #GlobalHealth #WestAfrica

🛡️ The goal is clear: Strengthen coordination & collaboration for effective implementation of public health priorities in West Africa. Let’s leverage the strengths of Africa CDC & ECOWAS RCSDC! #HealthSecurity #AfricaCDC

Day 1: Highlights include strategic priority presentations, identifying areas of synergy (Surveillance, Labs, EPR, NPHI, Research), & discussions on Mpox & One Health. Collaboration starts here! #RegionalHealth #PublicHealthGoals

[Onyekachi @Qachosky]

If you're in Karu Abuja or its environs, this is to invite you to a Free Medical Outreach.
Please do well to share with people you know can't afford to go to the hospital but, can benefit from this.
#AbujaTwitterCommunity

[Onyekachi @Qachosky]

This is why in our upcoming Medical Outreach, we're conducting a Malaria test for all participants. Many people continue to treat "Malaria and Typhoid" in Nigeria without even conducting a test to know if it is indeed Malaria or not.

[Dr Olanrewaju Olaiya @OlaiyaLanr94195]

Day 2 of the AU interagency One Health coordination meeting and Validation workshop of the African One Health Zoonotic Disease control Strategy, Group work and Plenary discussion @ecowas_cdc @ooas @ecowas

[Dr Olanrewaju Olaiya @OlaiyaLanr94195]

Currently at the AU agency One Health Coordination meeting and Validation Workshop of the African Union One Health Zoonotic Disease Control Strategy in Naivasha Kenya @ecowas_cdc @ecowas @ooas

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

@OoasWaho through @Ecowas_cdc is organizing The “One Health “ awareness course , designed to improve The Gambia prevention and response to epidemics, from 22-24 April 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia.
@vlokossou @ecowas_cedeao

[Dr Olanrewaju Olaiya @OlaiyaLanr94195]

Currently at the live panel discussion on decolonizing Health journalism at the Africa Disease reporting Fellowship 2024 organised by ADRAP @ADRaPInitiative @Akweya_TV

[Imaobong_Isang @penielwalker]

The kickoff of ECOWAS One Health and Pandemic Preparedness Outreach Course in Banjul, Gambia, aimed at empowering professionals from Human, Animal and Environmental sectors with knowledge and skills for preventing the next pandemic with the OH approach @Ecowas_cdc @vlokossou

[Imaobong_Isang @penielwalker]

In Abuja, the ECOWAS Regional Nutrition Meeting was attended by the @OoasWaho via @Ecowas_cdc. Developing and harmonizing standards, procedures, and conformity assessment measures to lower technical trade barriers with aim to improve food safety and quality in ECOWAS. @vlokossou

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

At the Ongoing workshop to strengthen #NPHI in @ecowas_cedeao, the meeting brings together Directors of NPHIs in West Africa, Subject Matter Experts, senior officials from Ministries of Health, as well as technical and financial partners supporting NPHI development in the region.

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

The workshop aims to :

1. Share lessons learned from established NPHIs and those working to create an NPHIs in West Africa,

2. Explore challenges/bottlenecks for creating NPHIs,

3. Share strategies and recommendations for overcoming challenges in creating NPHIs.

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

HAPPENING NOW !!!

@OoasWaho via @Ecowas_cdc, in collaboration with @AfricaCDC @CDCgov @IANPHIhealth, is holding from 11 to 14 March 2024 in Abuja (Nigeria), a workshop to strengthen the NPHI in West Africa.

@vlokossou @NCDCgov @USCDCNIGERIA @AfenetNigeria @USAIDWestAfrica

[Imaobong_Isang @penielwalker]

ERCSDC is excited to be part of the Validation Workshop on Gender Analysis in Disaster Risk Management and Outbreak/Epidemic Response organized by African Risk Capacity!Together, let's strengthen resilience and promote gender-responsive approaches! @Ecowas_cdc @vlokossou

[Aishat Usman @AishatUsman13]

@Ecowas_cdc is currently participating in the exciting discussions at stakeholders meeting on exploring the crucial link between public health and security organised by the Office of National Security Adviser,Federal Republic of Nigeria #PublicHealth #Collaboration #Security

[Dr Olanrewaju Olaiya @OlaiyaLanr94195]

The Global Consultation Technical meeting aims at gathering inputs to develop a strategic early warning framework for effective national, regional & global prevention & control of high impact animal diseases including zoonoses. provides opportunity to gather expertise,@Ecowas_cdc