West Africa is stepping up the fight against #LassaFever & future epidemics.

Through the @cepi.net funded #ARCWA project, regional partners are building the capacity to develop & test vaccines within the first 100 days of an outbreak.

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Building Trust, Saving Lives | How ARC-WA Is Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness in West Africa West Africa is strengthening its defence against Lassa fever and future epidemics. The CEPI-funded Advancing Research Capacity in West Africa (ARC-WA) project is helping build strong, locally led clinical research capacity which will enable faster, safer, and more effective response to Lassa fever and emerging health threats. Through the establishment of Clinical Trial Units, advanced laboratories, mobile clinics, and sustained community engagement, ARC-WA is positioning the region to develop and test vaccines within the first 100 days of an outbreak. Implemented by MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), with partners in Owo and Bauchi, Nigeria, this is what collaborative science, community engagement, and regional leadership look like in action. Subscribe to our channel for more stories on health research, innovation, and impact across in The Gambia and West Africa. 📽️: @STSPictures #ARCWA #CEPI #EpidemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #ClinicalResearch #VaccineDevelopment #WestAfrica #HealthSecurity #mrc #MRCG #gambia #IVI

West Africa is strengthening its defence against #LassaFever and future epidemics.

The @cepi.net -funded #ARCWA project is building locally led clinical research capacity to develop & test vaccines within the first 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of an outbreak.

Watch: tinyurl.com/2v2kmh86

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As the conference concludes, this marks another step in @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social’s commitment to building sustainable #research capacity for epidemic readiness across #WestAfrica.

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As part of the #ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference 2025, @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social with #IVI hosted a side event on the @cepi.net capacity building project on “Strengthening Clinical Trial Capacity & Advancing Regional Epidemic Preparedness for Lassa Fever.”

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Tomorrow, @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social will be hosting a side event together with #IVI to share insights on the @cepi.net capacity building project aimed at strengthening #EpidemicPreparedness & collaboration.

Watch this space for update!

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