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Participants of the UHC march at the the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Center

The Gambia Joins Global Efforts on UHC Celebration Day

Banjul, The Gambia - In a joint venture between the Ministry of…
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Dignitaries at the launch event for the National Multi-Sectoral Strategy and Costed Action Plan

Gambia Unveils Pioneering Strategy to Confront Escalating Non-Communicable Diseases Crisis

Banjul, The Gambia - In a highly publicized and momentous event, His…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh reading out a statement on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2022

World Blood Donor Day Commemoration in The Gambia Emphasizes Urgent Need for Voluntary Blood Donations

June 14 marks the World Blood Donor Day, an occasion to celebrate the…
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Hon. Dr, Lamin Samateh at the launch of 2022 Sene-Gambia LLIN distribution campaign

Launch of 2022 Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Campaign in The Gambia & Senegal

Malaria continues to pose a significant public health and development…
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WHO Represntative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh making a statement at the Press Briefing

World Tuberculosis Day 2022 Commemorated in The Gambia

This year, the Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (…
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The Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in the Gambia, Mr Jason Willis official handing over the vaccines to the Hon. Minister for Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh

US Government Donates Pfizer Vaccines to Government of The Gambia

Another boost to Gambia’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts was the…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, briefed participants on the governance and work of the WHO as well as the role of the Secretariat in supporting Member States to achieve global health targets

WHO and Ministry of Health Discuss Programme Budget 2022-23

Following internal discussions and preparations, the WHO Country…
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Hon. Minister Samateh thanking the French Government and recognizing partners' efforts as well as extending gratitude to the frontline workers

AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrives in The Gambia, Courtesy of the French Government

The Gambia has received another boost to its covid-19 vaccination…
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Dr. Desta Tiruneh handing over donated items to Hon. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh

WHO and The Republic of Korea Donates lifesaving Supplies to The Gambia for the COVID19 Response

Worldwide, COVID-19 has overwhelmed the health systems and caused…
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Harriet explains her ordeal before coming for vaccination and fear of clotting effect which was rampant in media.

Protecting humanity and putting down fears associated with COVID-19 vaccines

At crack of the dawn on 25th March 2021, Harriet Jai Jagne took a 15…
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