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Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh delivering a statement.

Gambia Celebrates World Health Day 2018: Marking the 70th Anniversary of the World Health Organization

"Health Journalism Award Launched and Media Institutions…

Orientation of WCO staff on the ERF in progress

WCO-Gambia staff introduced to the new Emergency Response Framework (ERF)

BANJUL: 30 January 2018: Staff at the WHO Country Office (WCO) have…

Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh sharing some words of wisdom with the trainees

WHO County Office conducts training for journalists on health reporting

“Reporting Health for behavioural change”

DPC and PS at the High Table

WORLD DIABETESE DAY 2017 COMMEMORATED IN THE GAMBIA

The Gambia joined the International Community in observing World…

Tobacco advocates at the high table

WHO and partners engage stakeholders for implementation of the tobacco control act 2016

The national multi-sectoral platform for tobacco control is not…

Mr Momodou Gassama (WHO) presenting on stress management in workplaces for officials of Standard Chartered Bank Gambia Ltd.

Gambia observes World Mental Health day: WHO and partners engage stakeholders to create healthy work places

The Gambia observed World Mental Health Day 2017 through a series of…

Hon. Ousainou Darboe in receiving credentials from Dr. Desta Tiruneh as new WHO Representative, warmly welcome and assured him of a fruitful collaboration with Government of The Gambia

WHO Representative (WR), Dr Desta Tiruneh, presents credentials to Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The WHO Representative to the Gambia, Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh, presented…

Dignitaries at the high table

WHO Country Office and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoH&SW) Engaged in a One-Day Meeting to Review the 2018 – 2019 Programme Budget activities

As part of preparations in the formulation of the Programme Budget…

Commemoration of World Hepatitis Day

Gambia commemorates World Hepatitis Day 2017

On 28 July 2017, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in…

Dignitaries at the ceremony with Prof. JM Dangou in the middle flanked by the US Ambassador (l) and Hon. Minister for Health and Social Welfare (r)

Progress towards Malaria Elimination in The Gambia

An event to celebrate the advancements and achievements in Malaria…