Heavy rains have left Essau District Hospital struggling to stay operational after floodwaters swept through the facility on Friday, submerging parts of its outpatient department and disrupting healthcare services. The hospital, which serves thousands in the North Bank Region, is one of the most important medical centres in the area[Read More…]
Health
Gambia Confirms Mpox Case: Ministry Of Health Urges Vigilance
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[Read More…]
Barra Launches ‘Waste No More’ Clean-Up Campaign
Barra has launched a major clean-up campaign aimed at tackling longstanding waste management problems and improving environmental and public health conditions in the town. The campaign, titled Waste No More, was officially launched by Chairman Papa Tunkara of the Kerewan Area Council. The initiative promotes community participation, strengthens waste collection[Read More…]
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