Regional collaboration took center stage at the ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference in Abidjan, where experts and stakeholders gathered to share strategies for preventing and controlling Lassa fever across West Africa. The event provided a platform for exchanging ideas that can transform how communities and health systems respond to this persistent public health challenge.
Our contributions focused on practical, locally driven solutions. We shared insights on active community engagement to improve prevention, food safety from farm to table, and closing the gap between awareness and behavior in Lassa fever control.
The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in tackling public health threats, reminding us that no single organization or country can address these challenges alone.