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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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The Gambia launches national plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance 

The Gambia launches national plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance 

Banjul – Two years ago The Gambia carried out an analysis to better…
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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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Participants of the four-day capacity-building workshop on integrated polio surveillance

African Region Gains Momentum in Polio Surveillance Capacity Building

Banjul, The Gambia – In a landmark event held in The Gambia, a four-…
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WHO Country Rep, Dr. Desta Tiruneh, presents the donations to Hon. Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh

WHO Donates Over 37 Million Dalasis Worth of Critical Medical Supplies

Banjul, The Gambia - On a rain-soaked morning, the World Health…
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A volunteer donating blood during the World Blood Donor Day event at the Bwiam General Hospital

WHO and Partners Commemorate World Blood Donor Day Celebrated at Bwiam General Hospital

Bwiam, The Gambia - In a poignant ceremony held at Bwiam General…
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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

Basse, The Gambia - The heat was intense as the WHO team made their…
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Participants of the UHC march at the the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Center

The Gambia Joins Global Efforts on UHC Celebration Day

Banjul, The Gambia - In a joint venture between the Ministry of…
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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 Crisis

Banjul, The Gambia - In a highly publicized and momentous event, His…
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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 Voluntary Blood Donations

June 14 marks the World Blood Donor Day, an occasion to celebrate the…
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