The Hon. Minister of Health, Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, is currently leading the Gambian delegation to the 79th Session of the World Health Organization World Health Assembly taking place in Geneva, Switzerland from 18th to 23rd May 2026. The World Health Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization and brings together […]
The Ministry of Health, through the National Mental Health Programme and in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has last week convened a three‑day stakeholder engagement from 8–10 January 2026 on the Mental Health Bill, 2025. This progressive Bill will repeal the outdated Lunatics Detention Act of 1917 and introduce a modern, rights‑based, community‑focused framework
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The Ministry of Health is currently participating in the validation of the West Africa Regional Roadmap to support the effective implementation of the Continental Immunization Strategy, hosted by the Africa CDC in the Gambia. This strategic engagement reflects The Gambia’s continued commitment to strengthening immunization systems and advancing regional collaboration to protect populations against vaccine-preventable
On Saturday, 13th December, the Ministry of Health, through its Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit, successfully held the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) – Intermediate Level and the inaugural cohort of the FETP – Executive Level. The programme is funded by the World Bank under the Health
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The Ministry of Health, through its Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit (EDC), successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop on Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) from December 1st to 2nd, 2025. This important training, supported by the Africa CDC, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen The Gambia’s national surveillance architecture and ensure timely detection of public health
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His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Saturday visited two major national health facilities currently nearing completion; the National Emergency Health Centre in Farato and the National Food and Drug Laboratory in Brusubi. These developments mark a significant milestone in The Gambia’s efforts to modernize its healthcare system and expand access to high-quality medical services for
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As part of our ongoing efforts to curb the spread of Mpox, our MOH national rapid response team are already on the ground working tirelessly to strengthen our response to the Mpox outbreak in The Gambia. This collaborative approach brings together a diverse range of experts including Clinicians, public health experts, Civil Society Organizations, WHO,
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A child’s health is the foundation of their ability to learn, play, and thrive. This was the central message of the Special Mansa Kunda Celebration, held under the theme “Intergenerational Dialogue on the Rights of Children in The Gambia.” The event brought together key stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the welfare and rights
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In a significant advancement for public health in The Gambia, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Gambia Office, has officially commenced a transformative three-day capacity-building workshop focused on Environmental Health Surveillance. This workshop, which began today 27th of August 2025, is set to strengthen the nation’s defenses against potential
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The Ministry of Health is currenlty holding a five-day capacity-building workshop this week from the 18th to 22nd of August 2025 for members of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office. This intensive training serves as a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise, equipping NITAG
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