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Gambia Inaugurates First National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Friday presided over the inauguration of The Gambia's first National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory, a modern facility established to ensure that food, medicines, and other…
Health Ministry Issues Ebola Alert, Confirms No Cases in The Gambia
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Health has activated heightened surveillance and response measures following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in parts of Central and East…
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye Defends Revised Hospital Fees as Key to Sustainable Healthcare
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), has defended the…
The Gambia Positions Itself as a Regional Medical Hub, Minister Says
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has stated that ongoing improvements in The…
Reparations Commission Resumes Medical Board Services for Victims
By Staff Writer
The Reparations Commission has announced the resumption of operations of its Medical Board, marking a renewed effort to address the health needs of victims of past human rights violations.
In a…
Gambia Recorded 847 Maternal Deaths Since 2019, Health Minister Tells Lawmakers
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia recorded 847 maternal deaths between 2019 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Lamin Samateh told the National Assembly on Wednesday, describing the…
Banjul North Lawmaker Elected to Lead African Parliamentary Health Network
Modou Lamin B Bah, National Assembly Member for Banjul North
By Fatou Sillah
Modou Lamin B Bah, a member of the National Assembly representing Banjul North, has been elected chairperson of the Network of African Parliamentary…
Gambia Receives $12 Million Medical Donation from Cornerstone Group and MAP International
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia on Monday received a large donation of medical supplies valued at over $12 million, the largest health-related contribution in the nation’s history, State House announced. The handover ceremony was held…
Trust Bank Boosts Bwiam General Hospital with D200,000 Donation
Officials at the presentation
By Seedy Jobe
Trust Bank has reinforced its commitment to strengthening The Gambia’s healthcare system with a donation valued at D200,000 to Bwiam General Hospital, comprising office…
Trust Bank Strengthens Healthcare Delivery at Soma District Hospital with D150,000 Donation
Bank and hospital officials at the presentation
By Seedy Jobe
Trust Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery in The Gambia with the donation of medical supplies valued at D150,000 to Soma…