Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step in strengthening health security across the region with the establishment of the Technical Advisory Council (TAC) for the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC).

This initiative aims to enhance disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response to public health threats in West Africa.

The inaugural workshop, held in Abuja on Tuesday, brought together public health experts, community leaders, and key stakeholders, including representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of the ECOWAS R...