Alhagie Malang N. Fofana
GambiapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alhagie Malang N. Fofana is the Executive Director of the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) in The Gambia. He has been a prominent advocate for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to combat these critical issues in the country. Fofana actively engages stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives aimed at improving food and nutrition security.
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NaNA’s Director General Alhagie Malang N. Fofana has committed to strengthening these systems.
Promoting exclusive breastfeeding for healthy nation!Gambia· 2026-08-04
NaNA Director General Alhagie Malang N. Fofana said this year’s campaign will evaluate the impact of breastfeeding on nutrition, food security, and poverty reduction.
Gambia hits 54% in exclusive breastfeeding, beats global averageGambia· 2026-08-04Alhagie Malang N. Fofana underscored the urgency of tackling malnutrition in all its forms.
National Nutrition Agency leads bold drive for healthier nationGambia· 2026-06-19
Alhagie Malang N. Fofana underscored the importance of protecting and supporting lactating mothers to ensure effective and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life.
Strengthening support for breastfeeding mothers: NaNA calls for legal, community actionGambia· 2025-09-04
Fofana observed that malnutrition and food insecurity are unacceptably high in the country and called on all stakeholders to ensure that the plan is vigorously reviewed and validated.
Preparedness for Food, Nutrition Security Crises Response Plan validatedGambia· 2025-07-31
