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Historic milestone as Gambia validates first-ever National Dementia Plan

The Gambia, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday convened a stakeholder forum to validate its first-ever National Dementia Plan 2027-2031. The five-year plan represents an important national milestone towards strengthening the country’s response to dementia within mental health, neurological conditions, and substance-use services.

Sep 29, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

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Information Commission trains CSOs on access to information, data protection

The Information Commission, in partnership with the United Nations System in The Gambia, has launched a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ability of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to promote transparency, accountability and informed citizen participation in the country.

Sep 25, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

ITC, EU & gov’t launch workshop to shape creative industries policy

The International Trade Centre (ITC), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has launched a three-day workshop aimed at developing The Gambia's first comprehensive policy framework for the creative industries sector.

Sep 25, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

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Historic milestone as Gambia validates first-ever National Dementia Plan

Gov’t moves to diversify Gambia’s tourism products

GID intercepts 11 would-be irregular migrants in Tanji, arrests suspected smuggler

ECOMIG, DLEAG join Kanifing Hospital in sanitation exercise

UTG selects representatives for SDKJ International Moot Court Competition

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