Border Surveillance in Place For Ebola Preparedness, Protection
By Kebba Jeffang
The Gambia’s Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Health Ministry Janko Jimbara, said there is border surveillance for the country for Ebola preparedness...
Regional Director’s Message on “World No Tobacco Day”
Today is “World No Tobacco Day” and the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has revealed that the tobacco epidemic is killing...
GNMC Warns Against Unauthorised Operation
By Nelson Manneh
The Gambia Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC), has issued a stern warning to unauthorised Schools of Nursing operating in the country, using...
Africa Vaccination Week Observed
Sarjo Camara-Singateh
The Gambia observes Africa Vaccination week, a day set aside to create awareness on the importance of vaccination and immunization.
This year marks the...
Anti-Tobacco Campaigners Sensitise Youth Groups On The Law
Sarjo Camara-Singateh
The anti-tobacco campaign group RAID the Gambia, recently organized a day’s convergence for youth organisations.
The meeting which took place at NAQAA conference hall...
Bakoteh Dumpsite Bulldozer Faulty
By Madiba Singhateh
This reporter can confirm that the bulldozer stationed at the Bakoteh dumpsite, has stopped working two weeks ago.
According to reports, the breakdown...
Foul Odour Emanates From Kotu Aqua Sanitary Field Kotu, Manjai Residents...
By Madiba Singhateh
The residents of Kotu and environ, have complained of the terrible odour that emanates from the Sanitary field in the swamps near...
Philanthropist Donate To Gunjur Health Facility
By: Hatab Nyang
On the 11th April 2018, breakfast was served to patients of the Gunjur Health Facility.
Speaking to this reporter Haddy Fadera Gisseh the Officer in...
Hon. Ousman Sillah On Three Year Commitment Of President Barrow
By Nelson Manneh
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North Constituency, Ousman Sillah, said President Adama Barrow stands to benefit more if he respects...
Doctors Resume Work
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
Following their meeting with the Vice President Madam Jallow Tambajang, the resident doctors who went on strike, have resumed work yesterday...
Doctors May Soon Return To Work
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
The Gambia Resident Doctors may soon return to work if their demands are met.
The striking doctors had a meeting with the...
Doctors Shut Down Services As ‘Phase Two’ Of The Strike Commences
By Kebba Jeffang
The Association of Resident Doctors - The Gambia (GARD), has commenced a complete shutdown of all medical services rendered by its members....
Doctors To Continue Strike
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
The Association of Resident Doctors in The Gambia has sworn to continue their protest until the Health Minister resigns over corruption...
Aspiring Candidate, Partners, Offer Eye Care Services
By: Kebba AF Touray
Mamour Touray, a longtime community worker and PDOIS aspiring candidate for the upcoming Council Election in Banjul New Town Constituency, in...
Gambia Surpasses Global Target On TB Treatment
By Kebba Jeffang
The Information Minister Mr. Demba Ali Jawo, has confirmed that The Gambia has already surpassed the globally set target of 85% treatment...
GARD Calls For Health Minister’s Resignation
By: Kebba AF Touray and Kebba Mamburay
The Gambia Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) have reacted to the statements made by the Minister of Health...
Exposure to Lead Paint Harmful To Health YVE Executive Director
By Nelson Manneh
Joe Bongay, Executive Director of Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE), said lead in paint, poses a significant and damaging health effect on...
Water Supply Interrupted In Wellingara, Environs
By Nelson Manneh
The National Water and Electric Company (NAWEC) has interrupted the supply of water in streets taps in Wellingara and environs, apparently because...
FGM violates women’s right at least 200 million survivors says –Aslup
By Sarjo Camara Singateh
Female genital mutilation continues to hamper lives of women and girls. The US ambassador, Patricia Aslup said at least 200 million...
Medical students raise concerns
By Yankuba Jallow / Saikou Suwareh Jabbai
The students of the University of the Gambia School of Medicine have raise concern and complained bitterly about...
