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Regional Consultation on Traditional Medicine Practices, Practitioners and Products Recommends Allocation of Substantial Resources

01 WR briefing the Gambian delegation to the 65th WHA

WCO briefs Gambian delegation to WHA65

Banjul, 17 May 2012 -- The WHO Country Office (WCO) yesterday briefed the Gambian delegation to the 65th World Health Assembly (WHA).

01 The Minister administering first dose of the vaccine

Sub-National Polio Immunization Days Commences in Sierra Leone

The Sub-national polio immunizations days campaign commenced to administer Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to children 0-59 months in selected communities on 11 May 2012.

The Minster of Health, Dr Michael Milly Hussein addressing participants during the human resources for health review.

Human resources for health policy and strategy validation meeting

14 May 2012 – Dr Michael Milly Hussein, Minister of Health, pledged support and commitment for the implementation of the human resources for health policy and strategy of S

01 March Past of Nurses, students and Voluntary organizations

Gambia observes World Malaria Day and hosts sub-regional laboratory training workshop

Banjul, 14 May 2012 -- The last week of April 2012 witnessed two important health events in the Gambia.

Dr K. Daoh, CMO, making opening remarks

MoHS holds Stakeholders Meeting to Validate Draft HRH Policy and Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) conducted a stakeholders’ consultative meeting from 8-9 May 2012.

Dr K. Daoh, CMO, making opening remarks

MoHS held Stakeholders Meeting to Validate Draft HRH Policy and Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) conducted a stakeholders’ consultative meeting from 8-9 May 2012.

WCO Ghana Health News May 8, 2012

In this Issue:

1. Ghana introduces Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines

2. 2nd Edition of African Vaccination Week launched in Ghana