AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal Health Data Fix: The Gambia’s Health Minister, Dr. Amadou Samateh, told lawmakers that 2025 maternal mortality figures were misreported due to a data extraction mix-up in DHIS2, with the corrected maternal mortality ratio set at 161.1 deaths per 100,000 live births (and an institutional ratio of 128.8). Mental Health Warning: A new report flags a “silent crisis” as mental illness affects about 120,000 people, but nearly 90% lack access to formal psychiatric care, with services concentrated at Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital. Ebola Status Update: The Ministry confirms no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases in The Gambia, while surveillance and Rapid Response Teams remain active and entry screening is strengthened. Healthcare Support: Africmed International Hospital donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Gambia Police Force to boost emergency response. Nutrition Push: NaNA is driving food fortification and bio-fortification efforts, working to operationalise the National Nutrition Act 2024 and strengthen the National Alliance for Food Fortification. Sports for Wellness: GNOC will host International Olympic Day 2026 in Farafenni under “You Can Do This! Let’s Move,” encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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