The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has launched a major clearance operation targeting illegal dumping sites in Basse, beginning with a site in MSK, after years of environmental concerns. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Council provided logistical support worth more than D25,000 in fuel to power heavy-duty machinery and trucks for the exercise. The operation…
The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has confirmed significant progress in its long-awaited plan to transform the Basse mini stadium into a standard football facility, with all required documentation now completed and under review. According to the Council’s Public Relations Officer, Foday Manneh, bidding documents for interested contractors are ready and will soon be submitted to…
The Shigella Surveillance Study under the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) has revealed high rates of Shigella infections and antimicrobial resistance in the Upper River Region of The Gambia. Launched in 2022, the study investigated the burden of Shigella-related diarrhea – a major contributor to childhood illness and death in low-resource settings. Its findings raise concerns…
