March 07
Gambia: Court Suspends Sentence of Breastfeeding Woman Over Stolen D6m
Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 4 March 2024 suspended the sentence of one H. Jammeh, a breastfeeding mother who pleaded guilty for stealing over… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Gambia: African First Ladies to Raise Awareness On Infertility, Stigma
Eleven African First Ladies including the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently gathered in India to discuss issues relating to the health of… Read more »
Gambia: Youth Dreams Is About Life in Europe
The Gambia is a relatively calm and stable country, and the dreams of most of her youth is about life in Europe, hence they risk their lives in the Sahara with Europe as the goal. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Gambia: Navigating Parenthood - Struggles of Single Mothers in Gambia
Single motherhood is a journey that millions of women around the world embark on daily. In The Gambia, however, the challenges faced by single mothers are compounded by cultural… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Gambia: Nana Trains CRR Nurses On Early Initiation of Breastfeeding
The National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ministry of Health recently, concluded a two-day training orientation for nurses… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Gambia: Road to NAYCONF 2022 As Flag Tour Continues
Road to the National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF) 2022 has begun in earnest, as flag tour continue to seek the blessing and support of all stakeholders to ensure a… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Gambia: Gambia, Senegal Ranked By HRW Among Countries Protecting Pregnant Girls, Adolescents' Right to Education
Human Rights Watch, global rights body with offices in various countries across the world, has ranked The Gambia among countries protecting pregnant girls' and adolescents' right… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Roll-Outs First-Ever Digital Birth, Health Insurance Schemes
The Ministry of Health on Monday will begin issuance of the Gambia's first-ever digital birth and Health Insurance Certificates. Read more »
July 28, 2022
Gambia: NYC Launches NAYCONF Organizing Committee
The National Youth Council (NYC) on Friday launched the National Organising Committee (NOC) ahead of the forthcoming National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF). Read more »
June 23, 2022
Gambia: Let's Promote Breastfeeding!
Breastfeeding is crucial for the survival, nutrition and development of infants and young children and the health of mothers. Read more »
June 01, 2022
Gambia: NYC, UNFPA Engage Youth Leaders On Issues Affecting Their Development
The National Youth Council (NYC) in partnership with United Nations Fung for Population Activities (UNFPA) recently convened a day's town hall meeting with youth leaders and head… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Gambia: Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents, Young People in Gambia
In the Gambia, adolescents and young people make up 32% of the national population. Read more »