Health Ministry, WHO, UNDP sensetise the Media on COVID19 Prevention & Response

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 28 April 2020 organised a one day media sensetisation training on the Covid 19 pandemic at the NaNA Conference Hall along Bertil Herdin Highway in Bakau. The event funded by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), meant to equip the media with relevant information about the pandemic and prevention measures, was held on 28 April 2020. Momodou Gassama – WHO Communication Officer in The Gambia in presenting a paper on various topics among others called on the media to keep public timely & accurately inform of the risks they are facing, such as potential transmission in communities and general public. Mr Gassama said people needs to know not only number of confirmed cases or death, but also “how to”- Wash their hand correctly or use alcohol based sanitizers, showing good practices especially where there is inadequate resources, calling for cooperation and su...