Image Credit: MOH Gambia’s Ministry of Health is currently hosting the Regional Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Fellowship (PHEPRR). This program has brought together public health experts and practitioners from across West Africa. The fellowship aims to enhance capacities in emergency preparedness, response coordination, risk communication, surveillance systems, and[Read More…]
Author: Baboucarr Ceesay
Oxygen Transportation Trucks for the Ministry of Health, with Funding Support
Image Credit: MOH The Ministry of Health has recently received two oxygen transportation trucks from UNDP The Gambia, funded by The Global Fund. These trucks were officially handed over to Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) and Bansang General Hospital. The Ministry stated that this timely support will significantly enhance[Read More…]
Riders for Health Donates 54 Motorcycles to Ministry of Health
Image Credit: MOH The Ministry of Health has received 54 motorcycles from Riders for Health (RFH) as part of their existing contractual agreement. This ongoing collaboration enhances healthcare delivery across The Gambia by improving mobility for frontline health workers. These motorcycles will assist with routine outreach services, supervision, disease surveillance,[Read More…]
Government of Japan Gives Vital Support Items to Gambia through WFP
Image Credit: MOH The Government of Japan, through the World Food Programme (WFP), has recently handed over vital support items, including Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) supplies, to support vulnerable children in flood-affected communities across The Gambia. Image Credit: MOH This initiative aims to meet the nutritional needs of children who[Read More…]
Ministry of Health Receives Essential Life-saving Medical Supplies from UNICEF
Image Credit: MOH The Ministry of Health recently received critical life-saving medical supplies, donated by the Government of Japan through UNICEF Gambia, during a handover ceremony held in Banjul. The Ministry emphasized that this support is timely and vital, as it enhances the country’s health system by improving access to[Read More…]
Counsellor at the African Affairs Directorate of Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passes Away
Image Credit: MOFA Counsellor at the African Affairs Directorate of Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad Mr. Alieu Jatta passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) after a period of illness. Announcing Jatta’s demise the Ministry described him[Read More…]
AU on US-Iran Military Escalation
Image Credit: AU The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is deeply concerned by the reported military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, an escalation that marks a serious intensification of hostilities[Read More…]
Kenyan Man Charged with Duping People to Fight for Russia in Ukraine War
Image Credit: Aljazeera A Kenyan man, Festus Omwamba, has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly recruiting individuals to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) claims he sent 22 youths to Russia under false pretenses as the head of a[Read More…]
171 Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Eastern DR Congo
Image Credit: AljazeeraAuthorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have uncovered two mass graves containing at least 171 bodies in the Uvira area, which was recently seized by the M23 rebel group. Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi reported that one grave in the Kiromoni neighborhood held approximately 30 bodies, while[Read More…]
Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Top Contender to Succeed Father as Iran’s Supreme Leader
Image Credit: The Guardian Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been strongly considered to succeed his father as the supreme leader of Iran, representing a continuation of hardline policies during a turbulent period for the Islamic Republic. Official confirmation is pending, especially following the postponement[Read More…]
