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Ministers of Health of Senegal and Gambia demonstrating solidarity for joint initiatives in support of Health

Synchronized Campaign by Senegal and The Gambia For Treated Bed Nets Distribution

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Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray officailly opening the Signing-in ceremony of the National Health Compact

Development Partners Sign Gambia's National Health Compact

BANJUL, 19 APRIL 2019: H.E. Dr.
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Officials from the Ministries of Health and Finance and WHO at the Tobacco Taxation workshop

WHO supports Gambia to strengthen tobacco taxation

Impact of tax policy changes on revenue and volume
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Minister for Health & Social Welfare Hon. Dr. Isatou Touray delivering her keynote address at the Launch

The Gambia launches new partnerhip platform for health governance

The much awaited Country Health Compact has finally taken off ground…
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Mr. Momodou Gassama, delivering a statement on behalf of The WHO Representative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh

The Gambia Marks World Diabetes Day 2018

BANJUL 26 NOVEMBER 2018: The Gambia joined the international…
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National Tobacco Control Committee Inaugurated

BANJUL, 17 APRIL 2018: In collaboration with the WHO Country Office…
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Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh delivering a statement.

Gambia Celebrates World Health Day 2018: Marking the 70th Anniversary of the World Health Organization

  "Health Journalism Award Launched and Media Institutions…
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Orientation of WCO staff on the ERF in progress

WCO-Gambia staff introduced to the new Emergency Response Framework (ERF)

BANJUL: 30 January 2018: Staff at the WHO Country Office (WCO) have…
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Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh sharing some words of wisdom with the trainees

WHO County Office conducts training for journalists on health reporting

“Reporting Health for behavioural change”
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DPC and PS at the High Table

WORLD DIABETESE DAY 2017 COMMEMORATED IN THE GAMBIA

The Gambia joined the International Community in observing World…
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