November 20
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
November 13
Gambia: Brikama Hospital Equipped With Oxygen Cylinders to Save Lives
In a significant move geared towards saving the lives of patients and also complementing government's efforts in the quest to providing quality health services delivery to… Read more »
Gambia: First Lady Launches National Polio Vaccination Campaign
In her commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health to keep The Gambia polio-free, The Gambia First Lady Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow yesterday launched the national… Read more »
November 05
Gambia: Hon Fatou Kinteh Attends OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jeddah PS Kah With Hon. Fatou Kinteh
Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the… Read more »
October 30
Africa: Cancer Poses Serious Threat to Humanity!
Tackling cancer is one of the most formidable challenges facing our society. The disease, which remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, knows no… Read more »
September 19
Gambia: Gamcotrap Enhances Capacity of Journalists On FGM/C
The Gambia Committee against Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) with funding from UNFPA recently embarked on a media-focused training of… Read more »
Gambia: Doctors Fear Heart Patient Isatou May Die When Returned to Banjul
Isatou was just 14 when she had her first heart surgery in The Netherlands. Her country, The Gambia, had neither the capacity nor the expertise to conduct such a complex surgical… Read more »
September 02
Gambia: Health Officials Call for 'Behavioural Change' to Curb Tobacco Abuse in Gambia
Health officials at the Ministry of Health have renewed the call for behavioural change and collaborative efforts to curb the growing abuse of tobacco related products in The… Read more »
August 22
Gambia: Health Minster Warns Country Is Sitting On Timed-Bomb As Youth Use Any Form of Tobacco
The minister of health, Dr. Ahmed Lamin Samateh has revealed the lethal nature of tobacco and the devastating impact it is having on the country's youth, who he said, continue to… Read more »
August 16
Gambia: FGM Has Enormous Health Complications, Say Survivor, Health Practitioner
A Senior Nurse and Mid-Wife at the Ministry of Health has disclosed that the deep-rooted cultural practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) has a lot of health-related… Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Hands Over U.S.$145,000 Worth of Nutrition Supplies to MoH
Government of Japan and UNICEF on Tuesday handed over lifesaving nutrition supplies worth US$145,000 to the Ministry of Health (MoH) at a presentation ceremony held at Futurec… Read more »
August 06
Gambia: Nana Marks World Breastfeeding Week
In a bid to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both infants and mothers, the National Nutrition Agency(NaNA) recently joined… Read more »
June 25
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
June 24
Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood
The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »
June 03
Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds
Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »
Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Binti Celebrates Menstrual Health Day in Gambia
Binti Period Gambia recently joined the global community in celebrating Menstrual Health Day. The theme for this year's celebration was "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »
Gambia: UNFPA Country Rep Urges Gambia to Refuse FGM/C
Ndey Rose Sarr, UNFPA country representative to The Gambia, has said that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful and a human rights violation. She added that it is also a… Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
May 21
Gambia: Tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases!
In today's interconnected world, the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) presents both unique challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Read more »
West Africa: Senegal Still Investigates Covid Funds
In Dakar, this Wednesday, May 15, the Keeper of the Seals and Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, spoke during the Council of Ministers to address the evolution of the legal file… Read more »
Gambia: Faji Kunda Major Health Centre Holds Annual Data, Award Presentation
Faji Kunda Major Health Centre last Saturday held its annual data and award presentation at a ceremony held at Dream Maker, Senegambia. Read more »
April 29
Gambia: Health Ministry, Partners Celebrate World Malaria Day
The Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Control Program(NMCP) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Thursday joined commemorations marking World Malaria Day with the… Read more »
April 26
Gambia: The Malaria Burden!
Malaria is one of the most severe health problems worldwide. Despite being the leading cause of death in many developing countries, studies revealed that nearly half the world's… Read more »
April 18
Senegal: Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching
Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer. Read more »
