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Official Twitter account for the World Health Organization's Gambia Country Office
Kotu Layout, Banjul
Joined July 2018
To strengthen enforcement of smoke-free laws, 30 security officers from @PoliceGambia & @GRA_Gambia were oriented on the Tobacco Control Act 2016 & Regulations 2019. With @WHO & @MoH support, the step is to boost compliance, protects public health & promotes a smoke-free Gambia.
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We participated @TANGO’s Annual General Meeting alongside UN agencies, & CSOs under the theme “Patnership For Sustainable Development.”.The forum fostered dialogue on collective action, stronger partnerships & inclusive approaches to advance sustainable development in The Gambia.
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With support from @WHOAFRO & @MoH, we commenced a 3day Environmental Surveillance Training today. The workshop is aimed at strengthening national capacity to detect, monitor & respond early to diseases, and protecting communities across The Gambia. #EPR@Work.#Health4AllGambians
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The NITAG Capacity Building Workshop has concluded. Members are now equipped to provide evidencebased guidance on immunization policies, strengthening decisions &ensuring vaccines reach all. Gratitude to all partners &stakeholders for making this milestone possible. #VaccinesWork
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With @WHOAFRO & @CanGive support, The Gambia validated the AVoHC-SURGE Flagship Roadmap, with approximately $12M resource mobilization & advocacy tool focused on PROSE, TASS & SURGE. Strengthening systems for faster, coordinated emergency preparedness & response. #PROSETASSSURGE
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Over the weekend @BakyaitaDr joined the Hon Minister of @MoHGambia on a nationwide mission visiting health posts & facilities under construction/refurbishment while phasing out asbestos roofing to protect health & strengthen systems across The Gambia. #HealthSystemsStrengthening
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We joined @MoH & other stakeholders to engage Civil Society Organizations through the CSO-TWG on health, on the recent Mpox outbreak organized by@TANGO. Together, we’re raising awareness, promoting early detection & strengthening community-led response. #HealthForAllGambians
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As we celebrate #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we re-echo the call for shared responsibility. Because when fathers and male caregivers support and encourage exclusive breastfeeding, it strengthens family bond, builds healthier, and more resilient communities. #ExclusiveBreastfeeding
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We supported @MoHGambia in hosting a national stakeholder consultation for the Malaria Programme Review (MPR). Through evidence, dialogue & collaboration, we’re strengthening strategic efforts to #EndMalaria in The Gambia. Let’s act together, because every voice matters. #UHC
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On the path to eliminating #LymphaticFilariasis in The Gambia!. We supported @MoH to commence development of the National Elimination Dossier, an essential milestone toward validating #LF elimination as a public health problem. Together, we can #BeatNTDs!. #HealthForAllGambians
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We joined @MoH to monitor newly established HAT surveillance sites in Soma, Bansang, and Basse, to assess surveillance activities, data quality, and providing onsite coaching. Together, we aim to eliminate sleeping sickness in The Gambia by 2030. #BeatNTDs .#EndSleepingSickness
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In commemoration of #WorldHepatitisDay, @WHOGambia joined @MoH and partners for a national press briefing under the theme “Let’s Break It Down.”. @BakyaitaDr reaffirmed WHO’s support to eliminate hepatitis in The Gambia. Together, We Can Break It Down Step by Step. #HepCantWait
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@WHOFCTC joined@WHOGambia& @MoH to assess progress in implementing the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. In his remarks at the stakeholders meeting@DrBakyaita said tobacco use accounts for 3.3% of deaths& costs The Gambia over 415 million Dalasis annually.
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@DrBakyaita joined @Gavi, @MoH & partners in the field to visit Brikama Hospital and review frontline immunization services. The team also looked at service delivery, data, supply chains, financing and community engagement, which are all critical for immunization. #VaccinesWork
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@WHOGambia warmly welcomes @ProfJanabi as he assumes office as Regional Director. We look forward to working together to build stronger, resilient health systems & advance health equity across Africa. Congratulations and best wishes on this important journey!. #HealthForAllAfrica.
Today, @ProfJanabi officially assumes office as @WHOAFRO Regional Director. He will lead @WHO’s work to advance #HealthForAll across 47 countries in the African Region. Learn more about him:
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Happening Now:@DrBakyaita joins @MoHGambia & partners to kick-off the four-day Gavi Joint Appraisal in The Gambia. Together, we’re reviewing progress, addressing data gaps, & strengthening our collective efforts to protect every child through immunization. #HealthForAllGambians
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@WHOGambia warmly welcomes @ProfJanabi as he assumes office as Regional Director. We look forward to working together to build stronger, resilient health systems & advance health equity across Africa. Congratulations and best wishes on this important journey!. #HealthForAllAfrica.
Today, I officially assumed office as @WHOAFRO Regional Director . It is a profound honour and responsibility to lead this critical work at a time when the health of our continent is more important than ever. My focus is clear: to build stronger, more resilient health systems,.
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@WHOGambia & @UNICEF welcomed the @Gavi mission team. They met with @DrBakyaita, UNICEF Rep & technical teams to:.🔹 Tackle TA challenges.🔹 Gear up for the MR campaign & Big Catch-Up.🔹 Boost data transition. Together, we’re protecting every child in The Gambia!. #VaccinesWork
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@WHOGambia joined @UNICEF & other partners to support the launch and handover of the DRIVE Initiative by @MoHGambia!.This vital project aims to improve last-mile delivery of routine immunization vaccines & PHC commodities in WCR 1, CRR & URR. #LastMileHealth.#ImmunizationEquity
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