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Health Ministry and WHO Commemorate World Mental Health Day in Banjul
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, MInister of Health
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday commemorated World Mental Health Day in Banjul, gathering health professionals,…
Health Ministry Issues Warning on Weight Gain Pills
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory cautioning the public against the use of weight gain pills, warning that such products pose serious health risks.
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Ministry of Health, WHO Launch Capacity-Building Training for NITAG Members
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office, has launched a three-day capacity-building training for members of The Gambia’s National Immunization Technical…
Chinese Surgeons Provide Free Cataract Surgeries at EFSTH
By Makutu Manneh
A team of Chinese surgeons has arrived in The Gambia to perform free cataract surgeries for more than 226 patients at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) over the course of two weeks.
This…
Ministry of Health Confirms Case of Mpox Virus in The Gambia
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the detection of a case of Mpox—a viral disease—in The Gambia. According to an official press release issued on July 22, 2025, the…
The Gambia Secures $32.2M IsDB Grant for New Medical and Allied Health School
Prof. Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology,
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has announced that…
Ministry of Health Responds to Rental Dispute with Kanifing Landlord
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Health has issued a public statement addressing recent media coverage of a rental dispute involving one of…
EFSTH Achieves Significant Advancements in Specialized Care and Medical Equipment – CMD Bittaye
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, Chief Medical Director, EFSTH
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), has revealed…
Ministry of Health Confirms Scabies Outbreak at Quranic School in Brufut Heights
Kids with Scabies
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed an outbreak of scabies at Dara Medina Suwaneh, a Quranic school located in Brufut Heights. The…
Family of Toddler with Aggressive Eye Cancer Seeks Public Support for Urgent Treatment
Ebrima Njie
By Fatou Sillah
At just three years old, Ebrima Njie has endured more than many do in a lifetime. Diagnosed with eye cancer nearly 18 months ago, the boy from Jabang is now…