Africa: Ebola Has Gone From a Global Emergency to a Disease We Can Stop, Says CEPI Chief: [allAfrica] "In a single decade, the world has transformed Ebola from a global emergency to a disease that can be stopped in its tracks," said Dr Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Dr Hatchett said, a few weeks ago, Ebola vaccines from MSD (known as Merck & Co. inโ€ฆ http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TR0tp7 #Ebola #PublicHealth #Vaccines #EpidemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth
West Africa: West Africa Launches Roadmap to Boost Access to Lassa Fever Vaccines: [Premium Times] The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic preparedness and vaccine equity across the sub-region. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQnhWt #WestAfrica #LassaFever #Vaccines #EpidemicPreparedness #HealthEquity
Africa: One Health Strong On Paper, Weak Where Outbreaks Begin: [SciDev.Net] This article was supported by One Health Hub. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQmrGs #OneHealth #AfricaHealth #EpidemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity
On the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness today, letโ€™s push for smarter systems, faster responses, and fair access to vaccines and care โ€” no one should be left behind. #EpidemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness - December 27

Epidemics pose serious threats to health and society worldwide. This day reminds us that prevention and readiness are key to minimizing their impact. Strengthening health systems and working together globally can save lives when new outbreaks occur.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€:
Stay informed about epidemic risks in your area.
Follow health guidelines from trusted sources like WHO and local health authorities.
Practice good hygiene: wash hands regularly, wear masks when needed.
Support vaccination efforts to protect yourself and your community.
Encourage your workplace and community to have emergency response plans.
Share accurate information to fight misinformation.
Advocate for stronger health systems and policies that protect vulnerable groups.
Your actions today help build a safer tomorrow.

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West Africa: West Africa Unite in Abidjan to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine and Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness: [Nigeria Health Watch] The 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (#ELFIC 2025) concluded this Thursday 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, Cรดte d'Ivoire, after four days of high-level discussions, knowledge sharing, and strategic commitments. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TN4bGq #WestAfrica #LassaFever #Vaccination #EpidemicPreparedness #ECOWAS
Africa: Experts Urge Innovative Financing to Boost Africa's Lassa Fever Research: [Premium Times] They warned that continued reliance on external donors threatens the continent's epidemic preparedness http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMrtg0 #Africa #LassaFever #HealthInnovation #EpidemicPreparedness #PublicHealth
Africa: Sierra Leone's Mpox Surge Puts Africa's Epidemic Preparedness to the Test: [Nigeria Health Watch] The Mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) continues to make an unsettling return across several communities in West and Central African countries, with Sierra Leone becoming the latest hotspot. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLNVPk #Mpox #Monkeypox #SierraLeone #AfricaHealth #EpidemicPreparedness
Africa: Russia, African Nations Launch First Joint Health Emergency Drill: [Ethiopian Herald] - A landmark joint health emergency exercise between Russia and 15 African nations kicked off here yesterday, marking a significant step forward in bolstering continental health security and epidemic preparedness. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKN4yB #Africa #HealthSecurity #EpidemicPreparedness #PublicHealth #Russia