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Fifth National Health Research Conference Emphasizes the Vital Role of Research in Health Sector

Frederic Tendeng March 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Health Research, in partnership with the World Health Organization, successfully concluded the fifth edition of the National Health Research Conference on Wednesday. The conference, a crucial platform for sharing insights and advancements in health research, featured contributions from various institutions including the University of The Gambia and MRC Unites The Gambia.

A Two-Week Disruption in the Gambia eCRVS Services Set in Motion

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Health’s Births and Deaths Registry Unit has issued a public notice regarding a temporary disruption in the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) services. This interruption is due to a system upgrade and will be effective from Monday, February 26th, until March 11th, 2024.

Stalled Mental Health Bill 2019 – Ministry Officials Lobby National Assembly Members

Frederic Tendeng February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Mental Health Program, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, recently organized an awareness forum for members of the National Assembly in The Gambia. The forum aimed to shed light on the Mental Health Bill 2019, which is yet to be enacted, and to rally support from lawmakers for its implementation.

Tobacco – Government Wants New Graphic Health Warnings on Packages by September

Awa Colley January 20, 2024

The government of The Gambia has introduced a new circle of graphic health warnings and health messages to replace the current one? The new graphic health warnings features a child and covers 90% of the principal display area of every tobacco package.

Study on Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 in The Gambia Yields Promising Results.

Jarai Jallow January 16, 2024

A study on the safety and effectiveness of a novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) used in The Gambia to combat outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 has proven efficient and effective according the Lancet Journal.

Hepatitis B in The Gambia: Scientists Recommend Using Mathematics For Best Treatment Model

Frederic Tendeng December 29, 2023

Following a study conducted in The Gambia, scientists have developed a cost-effective and effective “Treat All” strategy for hepatitis B treatment

Maiden Pharmaceuticals Denies Tampering With Tests on Deadly Cough Syrup

Frederic Tendeng December 25, 2023

Maiden Pharmaceuticals of India, whose cough syrups have been connected to the deaths of children in Gambia, denied tampering with test samples or bribing officials to do so on Saturday, as alleged in a complaint under investigation by local health officials.

Deadly Maiden Pharma Syrup: India Probes Alleged Bribery to Switch Test Results

Frederic Tendeng December 22, 2023

India is close to finishing an investigation into a “comprehensive and exhaustive” complaint that a state drug regulator, in return for a bribe, helped switch samples of cough syrups linked to the deaths of children in Gambia before the samples were tested in India, the investigator told Reuters.

Alan and Jenny will Donate Eyeglasses to Underprivileged in the Gambia.

Awa Colley December 5, 2023

British resident Alan Boardman is launching a campaign to supply underprivileged families in the Gambia with eyeglasses. Alan Boardman, who has

Malaria – Gates Foundation Grants $23.6M for Gambia Tested Needle-free Vaccines

Kaddy Danso November 17, 2023

Earlier this year, Micron announced successful clinical data from a phase I/II study in the Gambia, which evaluated the safety, immunogenicity, and acceptability of the leading commercially available MR vaccine delivered by Micron’s microarray technology in adults, toddlers and infants as young as nine months old.

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