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‘Every sexually active woman should be screened for cervical cancer’

WebFrances Ndiaye, head nurse at the SOS Mother and Child Clinic has said that every woman that is sexually active should be screened to prevent Cervical Cancer. …

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MOH validates National Medicines Policy

WebJun 23, 2022, 1:05 PM | Article By: Sheriff Janko. The National Pharmaceutical Services at the Ministry of Health with support from partners on Tuesday validated the National …

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Mental Health in The Gambia

WebThis report presents a picture of mental health in the Gambia in 2012. It covers the services available, the challenges in service delivery, human rights violations, …

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Prof. Ousman Nyan is Chief Medical Director

WebThe Point has learnt from official sources that Professor Ousman Nyan, head of School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of the Gambia, has …

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Shortage of medicines soon be history

WebShortage of essential drugs at public health centres in The Gambia would come to pass as the government is working on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of …

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Immunisation prevents about 3 million deaths annually, says WHO …

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) country representative has said immunisation prevents between 2 to 3 million deaths every year, globally. Dr Charles …

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Anonymous witness testifies on Jammeh’s HIV/AIDS treatment

WebAn HIV/AIDS patient and an anonymous Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission’s (TRRC) witness yesterday testified, giving accounts of his …

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Gov’t gets 1st ever medical oxygen plant

WebThis marks the first time of such achievement in the country’s history. “For the very first time in the history of The Gambia, Medical Oxygen is being generated from …

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Dr. Bittaye reacts to treatment allegations of Senegalese covid-19

WebDr. Mustapha Bittaye, acting director of Health Services at the Ministry of Health has reacted to the allegations made by Senegalese covid-19 patients in the …

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Innovarx Global Health opens regional complex in Kanifing

WebINNOVARX Global Health (IGH), a business-to-business cum business-to-customer service provider recently extended its services to The Gambia with the …

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National Mental Health Program calls for strong community support

WebOfficials at the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) have called for the need for more strong community-based focus, reminding that it’s high time the public use …

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Alarming: Estimated 24000 people living with HIV in Gambia

WebSome of the stakeholders were reached for contribution but to no avail. In The Gambia, it is estimated that 24,000 people are living with HIV (2020), and only 13, …

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Bansang Hospital appreciates hardworking staff

WebThe board and management of Bansang Hospital Saturday held its 3rd Annual Award staff ceremony and health service delivery statistics presentation at the …

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Gambia starts second nationwide polio vaccination on Saturday

WebThe Ministry of Health’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) is set to commence the second leg of its nationwide polio vaccination this Saturday, targeting …

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WAHO Director General visits Gambia

WebDr Xaxier Crespin, Director General of the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) of ECOWAS, Thursday arrived in The Gambia as part of a tour of the sub …

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S/K General Hospital receives foreign medical surgeons

WebFeb 4, 2016, 10:55 AM | Article By: Abdoulie Nyockeh. The management of Serekunda General Hospital through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Monday received a …

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Arambia Foundation donate to hospitals

WebAs part of it’s commitment to complement government effort in Gambia’s health sector, Arambia Foundation, a non-charitable organization based in Spain …

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The Abuja Declaration:Ten years on

WebThe Abuja Declaration recognized this as a potential problem ten years ago, highlighting the importance for governments in AU countries to be giving greater weight …

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Big boost for Ahmed health centre

WebThe children's ward and laboratory at the Ahmed Health Centre, Latrikunda Big Tree, was on Good Friday inaugurated and named the Order of Saint John (OSJ) in …

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Paediatric Association of The Gambia inaugurated

WebJan 30, 2020, 2:00 PM | Article By: Arfang M.S. Camara. Paediatric Association of The Gambia (PATG) on Saturday launched to draw the attention of the Government and the …

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Serrekunda Minor Health Centre holds award, data presentation

WebNov 1, 2023, 12:05 PM. Serrekunda Minor Health Centre on Saturday held its annual data and award presentation ceremony at Ebujang Theatre in Kanifing. The event was …

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Over 2 metric tons of medical supply donation from China arrives …

WebOn 17 June, over two metric tons of medical supplies donated by China to The Gambia arrived at Banjul International Airport. This was one of the largest …

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