Fully funded opportunity for health workers
Intensive Lassa Fever Clinical Management Training (2026)
📌 Overview
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and Institute of Viral and Emergent Pathogens Control and Research, is offering a fully funded, intensive training program for clinicians managing Lassa fever in West Africa.
Training Details
- Location: Abuja
- Arrival: August 23, 2026
- Training: August 24–29, 2026
- Departure: August 30, 2026
- Duration: 6 days (residential)
Who Should Apply
This program is for mid-career clinicians, specifically:
- Medical doctors
- Specialist nurses
From:
- Nigeria
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
- Ghana
Key Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be currently employed full-time in a recognized government hospital
- Have experience managing Lassa fever or infectious disease outbreaks
- Hold a valid practicing license (doctor or nurse)
- Be proficient in English
- Be willing to train colleagues after the program
- Be available for the full training period
What You’ll Gain
- Advanced clinical skills in Lassa fever case management
- Hands-on practical sessions & real-world treatment center exposure
- Mentorship from regional and international experts
- Strong professional network across West Africa
Benefits (Fully Funded)
Covered by CDC:
- Travel costs
- Accommodation
- Meals
- OverviewThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and Institute of Viral and Emergent Pathogens Control and Research, is offering a fully funded, intensive training program for clinicians managing Lassa fever in West Africa.📍 Training Details
- Location: Abuja
- Arrival: August 23, 2026
- Training: August 24–29, 2026
- Departure: August 30, 2026
- Duration: 6 days (residential)
🎯 Who Should Apply
This program is for mid-career clinicians, specifically:
- Medical doctors
- Specialist nurses
From:
- Nigeria
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
- Ghana
✅ Key Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be currently employed full-time in a recognized government hospital
- Have experience managing Lassa fever or infectious disease outbreaks
- Hold a valid practicing license (doctor or nurse)
- Be proficient in English
- Be willing to train colleagues after the program
- Be available for the full training period
📚 What You’ll Gain
- Advanced clinical skills in Lassa fever case management
- Hands-on practical sessions & real-world treatment center exposure
- Mentorship from regional and international experts
- Strong professional network across West Africa
💰 Benefits (Fully Funded)
Covered by CDC:
- ✈️ Travel costs
- 🏨 Accommodation
- 🍽️ Meals
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 📘 Training materials
📄 Application Requirements
You must submit:
- Completed application form
- 1-page motivation letter
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Valid practicing license
- Signed commitment form
- Two recommendation letters:
- Supervisor / hospital leadership
- Ministry of Health representative
📧 How to Apply
- Download Application Form here
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Download Participants commitment form here
Send all documents to:⏰ Deadline
- July 31, 2026
⚠️ Important Note
- This is a highly specialized program. If you’re not a clinician (doctor/nurse) with Lassa fever experience, you likely won’t qualify—but you can share it with someone in the public health or hospital sector.Travel insurance
- Training materials
Application Requirements
You must submit:
- Completed application form
- 1-page motivation letter
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Valid practicing license
- Signed commitment form
- Two recommendation letters:
- Supervisor / hospital leadership
- Ministry of Health representative
How to Apply
Send all documents to:
Deadline
- July 31, 2026
Important Note
This is a highly specialized program. If you’re not a clinician (doctor/nurse) with Lassa fever experience, you likely won’t qualify—but you can share it with someone in the public health or hospital sector.
