Maternal Health Data Correction: The Minister of Health, Dr. Amadou Samateh, told the National Assembly that last year’s 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 (institutional ratio 128.8), and officials reprimanded while verification steps were strengthened. Ebola Preparedness Update: The Health Ministry confirmed no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases in The Gambia, while keeping surveillance and border screening active, reactivating Rapid Response Teams across all seven regions, and maintaining the 1025 hotline. Medicine Safety & Access: India’s move to make cough syrups prescription-only is being widely discussed after contamination-linked child deaths abroad, raising fresh attention on medicine regulation and safe dispensing practices that also matter for Gambia’s public health. Emergency Care Support: Africmed International Hospital donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Gambia Police Force to boost emergency response capacity for officers and the public. Trade Finance for Health & Food Systems: ITFC signed agreements including a US$250m framework with The Gambia to support priority sectors such as healthcare and food security, alongside other trade-finance facilities. Sports for Health Promotion: GNOC announced plans to celebrate International Olympic Day in Farafenni under the theme “You Can Do This! Let’s Move,” encouraging active lifestyles and community unity.