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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

Malaria continues to pose a significant public health and development…
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WHO Represntative, Dr. Desta Tiruneh making a statement at the Press Briefing

World Tuberculosis Day 2022 Commemorated in The Gambia

This year, the Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (…
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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

Another boost to Gambia’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts was the…
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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

Following internal discussions and preparations, the WHO Country…
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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

The Gambia has received another boost to its covid-19 vaccination…
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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 COVID19 Response

Worldwide, COVID-19 has overwhelmed the health systems and caused…
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Almamy Kassama wishes his entire family to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Almamy Kassama assuredly takes his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

On the 25th March 2021, Almamy Kassama was Johnny-on-the-spot.
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh, emphasing the importance of continuing essentials services

The Gambia Draws the Line Against Malaria & Gears To Eliminate It

Banjul - The Gambia commemorates the World Malaria Day (WMD) under…
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Harriet explains her ordeal before coming for vaccination and fear of clotting effect which was rampant in media.

Protecting humanity and putting down fears associated with COVID-19 vaccines

At crack of the dawn on 25th March 2021, Harriet Jai Jagne took a 15…
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Hon. Dawda Jallow opened-up about his experience following his COVAX vaccination

Attorney General and Minister of Justice: COVID-19 vaccine is Safe and Effective

Attorney General & Minister of Justice, Honerable Dawda A. Jallow…
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