The Gambia — Notícias

24 Março 2026 | Tobacco Control

African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Twelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.

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2 Dezembro 2025

WHO hands over two ambulances and oxygen equipment to strengthen emergency referrals in The Gambia

Banjul — The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two fully-equipped ambulances and oxygen concentrators to the Ministry of Health (MoH), boosting The Gambia’s capacity to provide timely emergency referrals an…

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5 Novembro 2025 | Child health Measles Immunization

A Healthier Future for Every Child: The Government of The Gambia Achieves Remarkable Success in the 2025 Measles-Rubella Vaccination, Vitamin A & Deworming Campaign

The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Health, has successfully concluded a highly impactful nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination, Vitamin A Supplementation, and Deworming Campaign, reaching over 352,000 children, an impressive 91.8% coverage of the targeted 385,720 children aged 9 to 59 months.

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24 Março 2025

A united front against TB: WHO Gambia's appeal on World TB Day 2025

Kanifing, The Gambia – As the world marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, Dr Nathan Bakyaita, WHO Representative to The Gambia, has issued a call for stronger collaboration, increased investment, and bold action to eli…

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13 Março 2025

WHO boosts Gambia’s disease surveillance for rapid polio response

Banjul -The Gambia, certified free of Indigenous wild poliovirus (WPV) in 2004, continues its vigilance against polio resurgence following the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in 2021 a…

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10 Junho 2024 | Health Topics (Gambia) Cancer

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 tide of cancer cases in The Gambia, the World Health Organization (WHO) is spearheading a landmark initiative to develop the nation's maiden cancer contro…

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22 Maio 2024 | Health Topics (Gambia) Neglected Tropical Diseases Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)

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

North Bank Region, The Gambia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a transformative Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to combat Schistosomiasis in The Gambia, with significant support from the Merck P…

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25 Abril 2024 | Health Topics (Gambia) Malaria

WHO Celebrates World Malaria Day, Highlights Progress and Challenges

Banjul, The Gambia - In a poignant celebration marking World Malaria Day, WHO Gambia joined hands with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and other key stakeholders to underscore the ongoing battle against malar…

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