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The Gambia Introduces New Three-Year Tobacco Taxation Policy

27 March 2017

BANJUL, 27 March 2017 : The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Government of the Republic of the Gambia has introduced a new three-year tobacco taxation policy, 2017-2019, following discussions with and capacity building from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Personal hygiene being adhered to during the campaign

Gambia Launches Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against NTDs

21 March 2017

Hon. Omar Sey receiving the signed document of the handed-over items from WR

WHO Gambia Donates Infection Prevention and control Materials to The Ministry of Hea...

26 October 2016

26 October 2016 - The WHO Country Office (WCO) recently presented an assortment of medical supplies, non-medical supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoH) in Banjul in support of national emergency preparedness and response efforts. These items were purchased using the European Union and World Bank Funds.

Deputy Director Health Promotion handing-over locally produced solar cookers to the OIC of the psychiactric hospital

Gambia observes World Mental Health Day

26 October 2016

26 October 2016 -- The Gambia commemorated World Mental Health Day with a series of complementary activities. A week before the event, the National Mental

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The Gambia Introduces New Three-Year Tobacco Taxation Policy

Gambia Launches Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against NTDs

WHO Gambia Donates Infection Prevention and control Materials to The Ministry of Hea...

Gambia observes World Mental Health Day