The 11th annual meeting of animal health networks opened in Lomé, Togo, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, under the theme 'Strengthening the Surveillance and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in the ECOWAS Region.' The ECOWAS Commission's Resident Representative in Togo, Ms. Deweh Emily Gray, said the theme reflects ECOWAS's commitment to protecting animal resources and supporting member states' economic development. She noted that livestock farming is a vital component of West Africa's agricultural economy. The meeting aims to build a community capable of anticipating health crises and responding in a coordinated manner.
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