27/07/2026
Introducing the WACCREP Webinar Series
The West African Consortium for Clinical Research on Epidemic Pathogens (WACCREP) is pleased to launch its inaugural webinar series, bringing together experts to strengthen regional preparedness for emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks.
Join our Principal Dr. Alhaji U Njai, who also doubles as Principal Investigator, Co-Chair of WACCREP, and Editor of the Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, at 2:00 PM GMT for our first webinar:
🦠 Hantavirus and Ebola: Strengthening Preparedness for Emerging Outbreaks
As climate change, rapid population growth, increased mobility, expanding human-animal interactions, and environmental changes continue to reshape our world, the risk of emerging infectious diseases—including Ebola, Hantavirus, mpox, and COVID-19—continues to rise.
The devastating impacts of the 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic remind us that preparedness must come before crisis. Building resilient health systems and informed communities is essential to protecting lives and livelihoods.
This webinar will provide a platform for knowledge sharing and expert discussion on preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery from Ebola, Hantavirus, and other emerging epidemic threats. Together, we can strengthen regional capacity through science, collaboration, and proactive action.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM GMT
🔗 Register now and join the conversation: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9bNJypkNRkSFwZHxzir9yA
We look forward to welcoming you online!