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MRCG Commemorates World Immunisation Week, Celebrates 50 Years of Global Immunisation

Frederic Tendeng April 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (FAJARA) – The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM) is joining the global community in celebrating World Immunisation Week, which runs from 24th to 30th April. This year’s celebration is particularly special as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), highlighting the tremendous progress made in global immunisation efforts and the crucial role of vaccination in public health.

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Elevated Housing Reduces Malaria Mosquito Entry, Study Finds

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A recent study conducted in rural Gambia has shed light on how raising houses off the ground can significantly reduce the entry of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The study, focusing on the behavior of Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, found that elevating a house by 2 meters and leaving the space underneath open can lead to a 53% reduction in mosquito entry.

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UC Davis Health Trains Gambian Providers in Portable Ultrasound

Frederic Tendeng March 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a bid to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve access to care in The Gambia, a team from the UC Davis Health Department of Emergency Medicine is training local providers to deliver health care using portable ultrasound equipment. The initiative, led by Christine McBeth and her team, focuses on diagnosing heart and lung conditions, offering hands-on simulations with handheld ultrasound probes.

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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.

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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.

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