Gambia: Health Minister Outlines 'Rapid Transformation' in Health Sector

The Gambia's health sector has undergone significant transformation over the past nine years, with major investments in infrastructure, equipment and human resource development,… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Sounds Over Trafficking, Drug and Irregular Migration At 51st Anniversary

Leaders of the sub-regional bloc and stakeholders have raised alarmed to the growing concerns over human trafficking, drug trafficking and abuse, irregular migration, and other… Read more »

Gambia: Aki Outbreak Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Country's Health System - Barrow

President Adama Barrow on Friday said the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outbreak that claimed the lives of dozens of Gambian children exposed serious weaknesses in the country's health… Read more »

Gambia: EFSTH Defends Contentious Hospital Consultation Fee From D25 to D100

Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, has defended the newly introduced hospital and medical charges, insisting the changes… Read more »

Gambia: For Every Generation, Vaccines Work - Fatou's Story of Trust, Protection, Hope

For decades, MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has driven global research into infectious diseases, child survival, and population health.… Read more »

Gambia: Banjulinding Health Centre Holds Data Presentation, Inaugurates Maternity Ward

Banjulinding Health Centre in Western One Health Region recently held its maiden data and award presentation at a colourful ceremony held at the centre ground in Banjulinding. Read more »

Gambia: Efsth Paediatric Unit Records 2,253 Surgeries in 5 Years - Dr Baldeh

The Paediatric Surgery Unit at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital recorded 2,253 surgical operations within five years of its establishment, marking a major milestone in… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Intensifies Fight Against Cervical Cancer As Nation Marks Africa Vaccination Week

The Gambia on Friday joined countries across the continent in commemorating Africa Vaccination Week with renewed calls for stronger immunisation efforts and increased public… Read more »

Gambia: Scaling Tech Adoption for Soil Health!

Sustainable food systems need healthy soils, yet little is done to scale up innovations and technologies to improve the condition and reverse the degradation of our soils.… Read more »

Gambia: GRCS Presents D11m Worth of Medications to Fight Malaria

As part of activities marking World Malaria Day 2026, The Gambia Red Cross Society has presented medical items worth D11M to support malaria intervention in The Gambia. Read more »

Gambia: Gambia, AfDB Sign Landmark Deal for 13 Health Vehicles

The Government of The Gambia and the African Development Bank have signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will be deployed to health facilities… Read more »

Gambia: Reparations Commission Resumes Medical Board Services for Victims of Jammeh-Era Abuses

Victims of human rights violations committed during the former regime have been urged to seek medical support as the Gambia Reparations Commission officially resumes the operations… Read more »

Gambia: Who Warns - Gambia's Health Future Hinges On Science-Driven Systems

The future of healthcare in The Gambia and across the globe will be determined by how strongly countries invest in science-driven, resilient and inclusive systems, the World Health… Read more »

Gambia: Africmed Sponsored Event Inducts 69 Students Into Clinical Training

At least 69 medical students of the University of The Gambia have been formally inducted into clinical training after donning their white coats in a colourful and symbolic ceremony… Read more »

West Africa: Gambian Youth - The Driving Force Behind Mental Health Prevention

Gambian youth are actively involved in mental health prevention through advocacy campaigns, school-based training on psychological first aid, and community sensitization to reduce… Read more »

Gambia: Court Summons Efsth Chief Medical Director Over Post-Mortem Report

Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has ordered the Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) to appear in court and explain why he shouldn't be cited for… Read more »

Senegal: Gambia Stands At Crossroads As Senegal Battles Whirling HIV Issue

The border between The Gambia and Senegal is one of the most fluid in West Africa. Families live on both sides. Traders cross daily. Students commute. Religious leaders preach… Read more »

Gambia: Africmed CEO Meets Barrow for Stronger Health Sector

The Chief Executive Officer of Africmed International Hospital, Dr. Omar Jagne, has reaffirmed his institution's commitment to supporting national health development during a… Read more »

Gambia: DLEAG, Police Storm Jinack, Destroy Cannabis Farms

Jinack, a village long believed to be off-limits to uniformed men, was jolted over the weekend when operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG), backed by… Read more »

Gambia: WB Report Reveals Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning in Low-Income Countries

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026--Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labour… Read more »

Africa: Spotlight On Hypertension in the African Continent!

Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with… Read more »

Gambia: 100 Patients Benefit From Amisurg, Vdf Life-Saving Free Surgeries

Farafenni General Hospital over the weekend became a hub of hope and healing centre as the International Charitable Surgical Foundation (AMISURG), with full support from the Vision… Read more »

Gambia: WB, Gotg to Help Reduce Urban Poverty Via Nafa

Officials of the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) have expressed their resolve to reducing urban poverty through the bi-monthly Nafa Cash transfer project. Read more »

Gambia: Health Officials Standing Trial - Kandeh Denies Charges in Hepdo Case

Balla Kandeh, the first accused person in the HEPDO corruption case, has denied all charges brought against him as the defence opened its case before the High Court in Banjul… Read more »

Gambia: GNOC Conducts 1st Anti-Doping Tests On Athletes in Gambia

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has successfully conducted the first-ever Anti-Doping tests, in The Gambia, ensuring the system is in place in the country for good. Read more »