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With the technical and financial support from WHO, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has initiated the process of developing an all-hazard health sector preparedness and response plan.

The unprecedented Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa spurred many countries in the 

Despite the progress made in controlling the deadly Ebola Virus Disease epidemic in the West African Sub-

Banjul - 17 December 2015: The United Nation System  in the Gambia  joined the rest of the world in commemorating UN Day 2015 which was  observed on 24th October 2015. This year’s commemoration coincided with UN’s 70th anniversary under a global theme: Strong UN-Better World”.  The ceremony was hosted at the Kairaba Beach Hotel and was graced by the Diplomatic Mission, Senior government officials, civil society organizations and other partners, UN Staff and students.

Banjul, 03 November 2015 - The Gambia joins the international community to commemorate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2015 and as activities continue to mark this important event, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoH&SW) in collaboration with the 

Banjul, 3rd November 2015 - The specific objectives of the assistance visit were to provide information to stakeholders on ICAO and WHO Public Health Emergency (PHE) management for the aviation sector; promote and facilitate communication & collaboration between the aviation and public health sectors; review existing procedures and assist The Gambia by providing advice and training.

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - Every year World Malaria Day (WMD) is commemorated on 25th April and the Gambia joined the rest of the international community to mark this event. As part of preparations to mark WMD 2015, a taskforce was formed comprising of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOH&SW), WHO,UNICEF, Catholic Relieve Services (CRS), ActionAid The Gambia, Nyama (CBO), Bill Clinton Foundation and other partners working in health.

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - The United Nations System in The Gambia has once again extended its support to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOH&SW) in the fight against  the dreadful Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - WorldBreast Feeding Week was observed in The Gambia, from 1st to 7th August 2015.

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - The African Vaccination Week (AVW), which is traditionally observed during the last week of April every year, was officially launched in the Gambia at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul on Wednesday 28th July 2015. The event, which was a joint effort of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and other partners, was launched by the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Alhaji Omar Sey.