A young girl from Lamin has been recommended for urgent medical treatment abroad after doctors confirmed that the specialised surgery she needs is not currently available in The Gambia. Fatima Kalley, a minor, was brought to the neurosurgery outpatient department by her parents in August 2023 after they noticed difficulties in her ability to walk…
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has announced plans to commence a long-awaited underground water control project in Ebo Town, aimed at addressing persistent flooding challenges in the area. Speaking on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, during a site visit to Ebo Town and Jeshwang, the NRA Managing Director, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, said the initiative is expected…
Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has inaugurated The Gambia’s first-ever tyre recycling plant, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s fight against waste and environmental pollution. The groundbreaking facility, financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to convert discarded tyres into reusable materials, tackling one of the country’s most persistent waste management challenges….
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow held telephone conversations on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with the leaders of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the recent attacks by Iran targeting several…
Catholic Relief Service, in collaboration with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and key government ministries, has provided 1,600 glasses for students and school administrators across 12 schools in West Coast, North Bank Region, and Kanifing Municipality. Specific partners in the support endeavour funded by the European Union in The Gambia included the Ministry of Health, Ministry of…
Gambian youth face a growing HIV risk due to complacency, warns Dr Ismail D. Badjie, Founder and CEO of Innovarx Global Health. Speaking to Senigambia media on the country’s HIV prevention landscape, Dr Badjie emphasises that while treatment options have improved, the perception that HIV is no longer a serious threat is putting a new…
President Adama Barrow received a donation of $12 million worth of medical items from the Cornerstone Foundation and MAP International. This contribution aims to enhance healthcare services in the country. The presiding ceremony was held at the State House in Banjul on Monday, 22 December 2025, attended by senior government officials, Health professionals, and members…
The Ghanaian Contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG GHANCOY 9) has launched a four-day blood donation exercise at Essau Government Hospital, reinforcing military-civil cooperation while addressing a critical need in the country’s health sector. The initiative, running from September 15 to 18, 2025, aims to replenish blood banks to support patients requiring…
Conscious Health and Hygiene Foundation, an organisation of progressive and development-oriented Gambians passionate about health and hygiene, is setto stage a launching ceremony. Scheduled for Saturday, August 30, the ceremony will mark the official unveiling of the foundation dedicated to promoting health consciousness, hygiene awareness and sustainable community well-being across The Gambia and beyond. The…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Mpox in The Gambia, detected through the country’s routine surveillance system on 18 July 2025. The announcement comes amid growing regional concern over the virus, which had previously been declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…
