Gambia: New Health Minister Visits RVTH

The new minister of Health and Social Welfare accompanied by the senior management team of his Ministry Wednesday visited the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital (RVTH). Minister Bala Garba Jahumpa and delegation were received upon arrival at the RVTH by its chief medical director, Dr Ousman Nyan, and the management of the hospital.

Speaking in an interview with the Daily Observer shortly after the eight-hour tour of RVTH facilities, MinisterJahumpa thanked President Jammeh for the good vision he has for the country's health sector. He said that during the tour, he saw medical items which were given to the hospital by the Gambian leader. He also stressed the fact that most of the highly advanced equipment needed for a hospital are in the RVTH.

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