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Sports Ministry, UNFPA, and QGroup Team Up to Develop Recreational and Fitness Hub at Independence…
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), The Gambia, and QGroup, has signed an agreement to develop a modern recreational space and outdoor gym at the…
Health Minister Says He Faced Spiritual Attacks for Fighting Corruption at EFSTH
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Lamin Samateh, has revealed that he was subjected to spiritual attacks during his tenure as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the…
Health Ministry to Launch Nationwide Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign on October 23
Dr. Amadou Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with key stakeholders, will roll out a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign from October 23 to 28, 2025, aimed at…
Gambia Hosts 12th Africa-Asia Luminary Conference to Advance Healthcare and Women’s Empowerment
First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia is hosting the 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary Conference 2025 in Banjul, under the esteemed patronage of Her Excellency, the First Lady…
Health Ministry Unveils Gambia’s Mental Health Investment Case Report 2025
Group photo of officials at the event
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Health on Monday unveiled The Gambia Mental Health Investment Case Report 2025, a landmark document outlining the economic and social benefits of scaling up…
GASAN Hosts “Run for Autism 2025” to Champion Awareness and Inclusion
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By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Autism Support and Advocacy Network (GASAN) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, successfully held the “Run for Autism 2025,” an event aimed at raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and supporting…
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.
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