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Stakeholders engage in deliberations during the development phase of the national cancer control strategy

WHO's Ongoing Support Paves the Way for The Gambia's First National Cancer Control Strategy

Tendaba, The Gambia - In a concerted effort to address the rising…
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WHO Country Rep, Dr. Jane Maina, talks to students during the MDA campaign

WHO's MDA Campaign Makes Significant Strides Against Schistosomiasis in The Gambia

North Bank Region, The Gambia - The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Dr. Jane Maina, WHO Country Rep. for Gambia, reads her statement to the media and participants in attendance of the day's commemoration

WHO Celebrates World Malaria Day, Highlights Progress and Challenges

Banjul, The Gambia - In a poignant celebration marking World Malaria…
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Welcome banner at the event

WHO Spearheads Groundbreaking Workshop to Advance Clinical Trial Oversight in West Africa

Banjul, The Gambia - In a landmark initiative aimed at…
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Dr. Jane Maina (center) with the Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou L. Samateh (right)

Dr. Jane Maina Assumes Role as WHO Interim Country Representative in The Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia - In a significant stride towards bolstering…
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Attendees at the World TB Day celebrations at Farato Health Centre

Public Health Leaders Unite in The Gambia to Mark World TB Day

Farato, The Gambia - Public health leaders from across The Gambia…
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Dr. Tiruneh (left) with the His Excellency, President Adama Barrow of Gambia

WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh Honored in Farewell Meeting with His Excellency, President Adama Barrow of Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia - In a poignant ceremony held at the State House…
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Dr. Desta Tiruneh and WHO staff with Vice President Muhammad B. S. Jallow

Outgoing WHO Representative Receives Warm Farewell from Vice President of Gambia

Banjul, The Gambia - In a heartfelt gesture of recognition and…
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Cross section of participants during the training

Bridging Gaps, Building Hope: Empowering Community Health Workers in Mental Health Care

Basse Santa Su, The Gambia - In a transformative initiative,…
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Attendees at the WHO75 celebration

World Health Organization in The Gambia Marks 75 Years of Global Health Impact

Banjul, The Gambia - On Monday, the World Health Organization (…
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