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Maternal Health Data Fix: The Minister of Health, Dr. Amadou Samateh, told the National Assembly that The Gambia’s 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 (institutional ratio 128.8), and officials reprimanded after the error was found. Ebola Watch: The Health Ministry confirmed no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases in The Gambia, while keeping surveillance, strengthened arrival screening at Banjul International Airport, and reactivated Rapid Response Teams on alert. Drug Safety & Regulation: India’s move to make cough syrups prescription-only is being framed as a response to past child deaths linked to contaminated syrups, with commentary warning that sales rules alone won’t fix unsafe manufacturing without stronger oversight. WASH for Children: UNICEF urged faster progress toward universal water, sanitation and hygiene for every child, citing gaps in safely managed drinking water (48%), sanitation (28%), and handwashing with soap (13%). Health Access & Inclusion: Apex Optics launched its “Clear Sight Initiative” for people with albinism, offering free eye exams and UV protective eyewear across The Gambia and neighbouring countries. Emergency Care Support: Africmed International Hospital donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Gambia Police Force to boost emergency response capacity. Sports & Movement Day: GNOC announced Olympic Day activities in Farafenni under the theme “You Can Do This! Let’s Move,” promoting active lifestyles. Regional Health Funding: A new West African health systems strengthening grant approved for seven ECOWAS countries includes The Gambia, aiming to improve healthcare quality, emergency preparedness, and regional disease surveillance.

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