Vice President of the Gambia meets Ammren Gambia Executives
The executive committee of the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) Gambia Chapter, yesterday, paid a courtesy call on the vice-president, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, in her office at State House, Banjul.
The delegation was led to State House by AMMREN country coordinator, Mr Pa Modou Faal, who briefed the vice-president on the activities of AMMREN, as a sub-regional body and the national chapter.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Faal told the vice-president that AMMREN is a network of journalists, scientists and health workers, working to eradicate the scourge of malaria in the continent. He said the network focuses mainly on the dissemination of updates and information on malaria initiatives, as well as participating in monitoring and implementing malaria policies in Africa.
“AMMREN also advocates and engages policy makers to implement international agreements on malaria control, to further complement governments efforts,” he added. 
AMMREN LAUNCHES A NEWS MAGAZINE CALLED "EYES ON MALARIA"
The first edition of “Eyes On Malaria” a news magazine of the African Media and Malaria Research Network, AMMREN has been launched in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The magazine was launched by Dr. Hassan Mshinda, (Director of the Ifakara Health Research & Development Centre, Tanzania).
The Eyes on Malaria magazine is a 32-page publication by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN). It will be published quarterly, in full colour, glossy paper with occasional special editions.
AMMREN CELEBRATES WORLD MALARIA DAY
The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) has celebrated the 1st World Malaria Day in a grand style. Four of its member countries, namely, Ghana, Mozambique, Senegal and the Gambia organised series of activities to draw the world’s attention to the fact that malaria can be eradicated.
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