Yusupha Touray
Dr. Yusupha Touray is the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health in The Gambia. He advocates for prioritizing mental health as a collective societal burden, underscoring the importance of addressing mental health issues comprehensively. Dr. Touray has been a crucial figure in the development of the New Mental Health Bill and in integrating mental health into national health strategies, aiming to provide compassionate care and support for all Gambians.
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Dr. Yusupha Touray expressed profound appreciation to the Chinese government for its support to The Gambia’s health sector.
Gambia-China health cooperation strengthened amid training of 53 doctors
Gambia· 2025-11-19
Yusupha Touray handled the ball inside the eighteen yard-box.
Gunjur celebrates 2016 super 'nawettan' triumphGambia· 2025-10-29
Dr. Yusupha Touray commended the Chinese government and the embassy for the initiative, describing it as timely support for The Gambia’s health sector.
Chinese surgeons begin cataract operations to restore vision for 200 peopleGambia· 2025-08-20
Dr. Yusupha Touray, permanent secretary Ministry of Health, explained that reforms are not just about operational improvements; they are about saving lives, improving health outcomes, and building resilience.
NPS convenes stakeholder engagement to reform Central Medical StoreGambia· 2025-05-16
Dr. Yusupha Touray, permanent secretary one at the Ministry, reiterated that mental health problem is a collective burden on all.
Health Ministry, partners validate draft National Mental Health PolicyGambia· 2025-04-15
