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…]
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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…]
Barra Ferry Sewage Overflow Spotlights Gambia’s Failing Sanitation Systems
Commuters using the Barra Ferry Terminal are raising alarm over a growing public health threat, as raw sewage continues to overflow at the busy transit hub. The situation has left the area reeking of human waste, prompting serious concerns about hygiene and potential disease outbreaks. A damaged manhole along the[Read More…]
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