Experts converge in Lagos to discuss Africa’s preparedness against global health threats

Lagos State is hosting the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address Africa’s preparedness against global health threats.

The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health.

According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the conference centres on Africa’s preparedness against global health threats, with the theme: “From Ebola to COVID-19 and Beyond: Strengthening Africa’s Capacity to Address Emerging Global Health Security Threats.”