Science & Medicine
John Andrew Mahoney
Surgeon and health administrator
1919–2012John Andrew Mahoney belonged to an early generation of Gambian surgeons who served before and after independence. He worked at Bansang and the Royal Victoria Hospital before becoming Director of Medical Services in 1964. He later took a senior programme role at the World Health Organization’s regional office for Africa.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Became Director of Medical Services in 1964.
02Joined the WHO Africa Regional Office in 1973.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01The Point: biographical tribute
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