With support from the Ecowas - Cedeao Commission, NaNA under the Office of The Vice President - The Gambia and GAFNA have concluded the 1st round of cash transfers to 2022 flood victims. 3140 households received D3195 each accompanied with SBCC on food and nutrition security during emergencies. #TheGambia

We are currently retraining and monitoring Village Support Group members as part of the Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI), with a focus on #Maternal Nutrition and #Infant and Young Child #Feeding practices , supported by UNICEF The Gambia .

NaNA welcomed AfriCAN Board members and delegations from Cameroon and Ghana; on a working visit, they shared experiences on nutrition governance and partnerships, explored cooperation to enhance programs, and toured our facilities, including the NaNA Health and Nutrition radio.

We are validating the National Nutrition Investment Plan 2024-2030 supported by UNICEF The Gambia . It aims to improve nutrition for all, focusing on children and women. Investing in nutrition builds a healthier workforce, driving long-term economic and social growth. #Nutrition

NaNA_Gambia , in partnership with CatholicRelief concluded a 3-day training on FORTIMAS Data Collection for LSFF! Participants learned to test fortified foods & visited Mauro Farms & GMC for hands-on experience. A big step for The Gambia in reducing micronutrient deficiencies!

With support from Ecowas - Cedeao we are delivering the 2nd round of cash transfers to 2022 flood victims in The Gambia , each of the 3,140 households will receive D3195.00. The payments were witnessed by: Madam Miatta Lily French, Ecowas - Cedeao Rep. Deputy Perm. Se Office of The Vice President - The Gambia.

With support from UNICEF The Gambia is hosting a 4-day training for nurses on the Out-Patient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) of the IMAM Program. About 40 nurses from the West Coast, North Bank, and Lower River Regions are participating. Next up: the rest of the regions!

We're in communities with RHDs to monitor nutrition activities across seven health regions with the #SWEDD+ project! ; to assess the BFCI program, the role of VSGs and Mother-led MUAC, and the impact of Community Health Workers and NFOs in combating malnutrition.

Exciting news! Shelter For Life International and NaNA_Gambia have signed an MOU to improve nutrition by promoting #Biofortified and diversified crops. This partnership supports the National Nutrition Policy 2021-2025 for better #food and #nutrition security. #Gambia

NaNA_Gambia with UNICEF The Gambia support, is hosting a 2-day feedback meeting on the Feb/Mar 2024 Nutrition Surveillance. Stakeholders will share results, discuss findings, address challenges, and plan the way forward.

The #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024 is here! Join us in celebrating the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. This year's theme: "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All" emphasizes inclusive support and access for every 🤱 mother and child.

NaNA_Gambia and Ministry of Health Gambia with support from UNICEF The Gambia Gambia, in honour of the #BreastfeedingWeek2024 is supporting post-natal mothers across the region in embracing this journey with love and baby essentials hampers in hand. #ClosingTheGap #WorldBreastfeedingWeek"

NaNA_Gambia , through Gambia RISE, is training data collectors in the Panel Analysis Method. This tool is key to monitoring the Nafa program's impact on food consumption, savings, investments, and SBCC practices. We’re driving positive change in communities across The Gambia!

NaNA_Gambia supported by WFP The Gambia , held a 3-day training for 50 National Salt Producers and Traders in Darsilameh & Bwiam on : ➡️ Hygiene in salt production ➡️ Salt iodization ➡️ Salt testing & storage Improving salt quality for healthier communities across The Gambia!

We just wrapped a week-long workshop with partners & stakeholders to develop scripts for the Nafa Program & Productive/Economic Inclusion modules under the RISE Project! 🎥 These scripts will raise awareness & reach communities across multiple media platforms.

After a successful ToT on Large Scale Food Fortification using SBCC techniques, NaNA is conducting step-down training for regional staff & MDFTs to promote #foodfortification across The Gambia 🇬🇲. Funded by CatholicRelief working together for better food quality & public health

About 1️⃣6️⃣,9️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ beneficiaries from 20 extremely poor districts are currently receiving bi-monthly cash transfers of D3,000 each. But this time, it’s DOUBLE PAY!! courtesy of the Gambia RISE program funded by World Bank Africa .

Congratulations PUCE🥰🥰🥰.

Excited to attend ASTMH 2024! I had the opportunity to present my poster on the latest developments of my project titled “Mosquito Species Diversity and Arbovirus Prevalence Across Diverse Habitats in The Gambia.” #ASTMH2024 #PublicHealth