The ECOWAS 2nd Lassa Fever International Conference brings together leading experts, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across West Africa and beyond to advance the regional response to Lassa fever. Hosted under the auspices of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and its partners, this high-level event serves as a platform to share cutting-edge scientific research, discuss emerging trends, and identify strategies for improving surveillance, prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and vaccine development.

Against the backdrop of recurring outbreaks and growing public health concerns, the conference underscores the urgent need for a coordinated and multisectoral approach to Lassa fever control in the ECOWAS region. This conference proceeding features the collective knowledge and innovative solutions presented during the conference, highlighting regional experiences, lessons learned, and priority actions. It aims to foster collaboration, inform policy, and catalyse research that will ultimately strengthen preparedness and response efforts to combat Lassa fever.

 
Guest editors:

1. Prof Issiaka Sombie, MD, MPH, PhD. Director Public Health Research, West African Health Organisation
2. Dr Virgil Kuassi Lokossou MBBS, MBA, MPH, MSc, PhD. Acting Director, Healthcare Services, West African Health Organisation, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
3. Dr Aishat Bukola Usman, MBBS, MPH, FWACP, PhD. Public Health Expert, Lassa fever Coalition Project, West African Health Organisation
4. Prof Sylvanus Akhalufo Okogbenin MBBS, FWACS, FICS. Chairman, Technical Working Group, Institute of Viral and Emergent Pathogen Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria
5. Dr Muhammad Shakir Balogun MBBS, MPH, FMCPath, Resident Advisor, African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria
6. Dr Adama Ndir, MD, MSc, Chief Executive Officer, Nutrivision Consulting, Dakar, Senegal