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WHO staff, Ms. Aziza Amina Sahid, engages the community leader on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination

From Skepticism to Smile: A Personal Journey with WHO's Vaccination Team in Basse

25 April 2023

Basse, The Gambia - The heat was intense as the WHO team made their way through the unpaved, bumpy roads to Basse, a small town lying along the southern bank of the River Gambia. After nearly eight hours on the road, they finally arrived at the Arabic school where they were scheduled to meet with community members.

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

The Gambia Joins Global Efforts on UHC Celebration Day

12 December 2022

Banjul, The Gambia - In a joint venture between the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), The Gambia marked its inaugural Universal Health Coverage Day on Monday, joining the global commemoration established by the United Nations on December 12, 2017. The occasion aims to raise awareness about the necessity for robust, resilient, and intelligent health systems, promoting access to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

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 ...

06 July 2022

Banjul, The Gambia - In a highly publicized and momentous event, His Excellency President Adama Barrow officially introduced The Gambia's groundbreaking "National Multi-Sectoral Strategy and Costed Action Plan" to combat the rising threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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 Volunta...

14 June 2022

June 14 marks the World Blood Donor Day, an occasion to celebrate the gift of life from voluntary, unpaid blood donors around the world, and to raise global awareness on the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion.

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

12 May 2022

Malaria continues to pose a significant public health and development challenge. The most recent World Malaria Report revealed an estimated 241 million malaria cases and 627,000 deaths in 2020. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden being home to 95% and 96% of malaria cases and deaths respectively.

WHO Represntative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh making a statement at the Press Briefing

World Tuberculosis Day 2022 Commemorated in The Gambia

30 March 2022

This year, the Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (WHO), Medical Research Council (MRC) and other key partners joined the international communities to commemorate World TB Day 2022.

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

07 March 2022

Another boost to Gambia’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts was the arrival, on 3 March 2022, of 100,0620 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, donated by the Government of the United States of America.

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

23 September 2021

Following internal discussions and preparations, the WHO Country Office and the Ministry of Health held a fruitful meeting this morning to discuss and plan for the Pogramme Budget 2022-23. The meeting was held at Ocean Bay Hotel and was attended by senior management and programme officers from both institutions.

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

01 September 2021

The Gambia has received another boost to its covid-19 vaccination campaign, having received 38,400 (thirty-eight thousand four hundred) doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, courtesy of the Government of France.

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 COVI...

27 April 2021

Worldwide, COVID-19 has overwhelmed the health systems and caused widespread social and economic disruptions. The WHO and The Republic of Korea are the latest to handover donations of lifesaving equipment and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits for COVID-19 response.

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