Sunday, July 5, 2026

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

June 10, 2026

CEPI invests $2 million to fast-track Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine development

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations awarded $1.9 million to accelerate the development of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus.

August 10, 2025

West Africa continues study on Lassa fever, malaria co-infection

The study said that participants would undergo regular check-ups, blood tests, and hearing assessments.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
January 15, 2025

West Africa ramps up fight against Lassa fever threat

This was disclosed on Wednesday in a joint statement by the conveners.

Lassa fever infected patient
October 14, 2024

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents

On Monday, the World Health Organisation approved Bavarian Nordic’s new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17.

Mpox vaccine
January 11, 2024

Scientists test world’s first Nipah virus vaccine

Nipah virus can be transmitted to humans from animals.

Patient affected by Nipah virus
March 6, 2021

ECOWAS suggests compensation for COVID vaccine adverse reactions

“Now therefore, we have to think of how to share the indemnity in terms of if any problem develops.”

ECOWAS
January 21, 2021

Governors Forum dissociates from Yahaya Bello’s claim on COVID vaccines

Mr. Bello had kicked against the COVID-19 vaccination, saying it was meant to kill people.

Bello and Fayemi