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Almamy Kassama wishes his entire family to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Almamy Kassama assuredly takes his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

On the 25th March 2021, Almamy Kassama was Johnny-on-the-spot.
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, emphasing the importance of continuing essentials services

The Gambia Draws the Line Against Malaria & Gears To Eliminate It

Banjul - The Gambia commemorates the World Malaria Day (WMD) under…
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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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The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

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The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The Gambia has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health…
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WHO Rep. Desta Tiruneh, giving the keynote address

Government and Stakeholder Take Stock of The Gambia’s COVID-19 Response

The Ministry of Health (MoH) and its stakeholders are conducted a…
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Madame Amie Jobe and one of her daughters, a medical Doctor, diplaying their vaccination cards, after receiving the COVAX vaccine

A Women Leader Received “Her Heart’s Desire”, i.e. COVID-19 Vaccine

In the fulfilness of time, Madam Amie Jobe received her heart’s…
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WHO Representative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh handing over a patient monitor to the Hon. Minister Dr. Ahmed Lamin Samateh

WHO Gambia Officially Hands Over Medical Supplies Worth USD 1 Million For COVID-19 Response

The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over medical supplies to…
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Mr. Sulayman Manneh, happily receiving the COVAX vaccine

Frontline Health Worker Happy For Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

The Gambia through His Excellence the President recently launched the…
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His Excellency, President Adama Barrow gets his first shot of the COVAX Facility delivered vaccine, and says it is "safe and effective"

The President of The Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency (HE)…
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