WHO Gambia

Honoured to participate as Keynote Guest at @WAPCMLSOfficial, The Gambia, on “Laboratory Stewardship & Antimicrobial Resistance: Public Health Perspectives.” Strengthening laboratory systems and multisectoral action is critical to tackling AMR across Africa. #AMR #PublicHealth

We are expanding HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14 to prevent cervical cancer before it starts, helping every Gambian girl grow up healthy, strong, and full of potential. #Vaccineswork #WorldImmunizationWeek

Today in Farato, a clear message is heard: malaria’s end is within reach. With stronger partnerships, scaling up proven interventions, and sustained commitment, @WHOGAMBIA calls on all to act now and bring this fight to an end.

“A key priority this year is the prevention of cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine in the Gambia.” The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and protects girls for life. #AVW2026 #VaccinesWork

“On #AfricanVaccinationWeek 2026, I call on every Gambian to support vaccination. Parents, caregivers, and religious leaders, let us ensure every child is vaccinated and given a healthy start in life.” @BakyaitaDr , WHO Representative to the Gambia #VaccinesWork #AVW2026

Stronger partnerships, stronger response Across The Gambia, Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders are actively engaging with government with @WHOGAMBIA support to drive awareness, advance early detection, and improve access to cancer care. #CancerControl #HealthForAll

@WHOGAMBIA is empowering traditional medicine practitioners in the Gambia with life-saving skills in infection prevention and control, medical emergencies, and referral systems—strengthening safer care and faster action when every second counts. #PrimaryHealthCare

Pleased to host a joint team from @WHO , @mrcunitgambia and partners. They presented a proposed study on neonatal polio vaccination uptake, outlining methods to understand behavioral and social drivers in the Gambia. Toward evidence-driven action to reach every child #EndPolio

Joint scoping mission ongoing across health facilities in CRR with health partners @WHOGAMBIA, @UNICEFGambia and @UNFPATheGambia, engaging frontline teams to assess service delivery, map priorities, and strengthen coordinated support for improved health outcomes. #HealthPartners

Science alone is not enough; people make science powerful. This #WorldHealthDay, @WHOGambia honors the health workers and families choosing evidence over fear. Together, we are building a resilient, science-driven future for all.#WorldHealthDay #StandWithScience

Strengthening health research in The Gambia! @MohGambia, with support from @WHOGAMBIA , launches a Technical Working Group to enhance governance, collaboration, capacity building, and evidence-based policy. #HealthResearch

@WHOGAMBIA and @MohGambia are reviewing and updating the 2014 National Referral Guidelines to streamline coordination, speed referrals, and improve patient safety and care quality advancing #UniversalHealthCoverage and better health outcomes for all Gambians #HealthForAll

A pleasure to meet with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegates during its mission to The Gambia. The engagement marks an important step toward strengthening cancer care and expanding access to life saving treatment nationwide. #CancerCare #GlobalHealth

@WHOGAMBIA joins the global call to end TB this #WorldTBDay. “TB remains in our communities and across the world, but it is preventable and curable. Yes, we can end TB. Yes, The Gambia will lead. And yes, it will be powered by its people.” – Dr. Nathan, WHO Rep to The Gambia

The theme for World TB Day 2026 is “Yes! We can end TB. Led by countries. Powered by communities”. Communities help find cases, support treatment and reduce stigma. They are central to the TB response. #EndTB

Every minute counts in saving a child’s life. The @MohGambia , with support from @WHOGAMBIA , @UNICEFGambia and partners, convened a National Stakeholders Meeting to scale up ETAT, strengthening emergency and pediatric care. #HealthForAll #ETAT #ChildHealth

We handed over emergency medicines, equipment and health supplies worth approximately $22,000 to the @MohGambia to support the national response to the recent boat disaster. The supplies will strengthen clinical care and support affected communities. #EmergencyResponse #Gambia

@WHOGAMBIA hands over 2 WG-600L Pulse Vacuum autoclave double door with 3 trolleys and 2 loading baskets to #EFSTH, boosting infection prevention and control, safer surgeries & better care for Gambians. #HealthForAll #PatientSafety #Gambia

We delivered the Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK 2024) to @MoH at the Central Medical Stores Kotu, to support the healthcare needs of victims affected by the boat disaster. #EmergencyResponse #HealthForAllGambians #HealthSystemStrengthening

We handed over 2 ambulances, oxygen cylinders, concentrators & accessories worth over 15 million dalasis to @MoH to strengthen emergency referrals and life-saving care. @BakyaitaDr reaffirmed WHO’s continued commitment to supporting a stronger, more resilient health system.