AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTB Update: The Gambia recorded an 8% drop in tuberculosis cases in 2025, with notifications falling from 2,860 (2024) to 2,627 (2025), but officials say the country is still far from End TB targets, with only about a 20% reduction in incidence and 21% in TB deaths since 2015. Child Protection in Court: In the ongoing child rape trial in Banjul High Court, the mother of the alleged victim testified that the 9-year-old continues school and madrasa education, describing her daily schedule and family circumstances. Power & Health Risk: A nationwide internet outage hit major telecoms and ISPs, with sources linking it to loss of power at the ACE submarine cable station in Sukuta amid ongoing electricity disruptions. Public Safety Alert: Residents in Banjul North were warned about reported crocodiles in drainage systems, with authorities urging people to avoid open drains and keep children supervised. Healthcare & Compliance: Africmed International Hospital won the Gambia Revenue Authority “Healthcare Taxpayer of the Year” award for the third year in a row, citing continued professionalism and tax compliance. Halal Standards: SMIIC is in The Gambia to train stakeholders on halal quality infrastructure, aiming to strengthen certification, accreditation, and testing systems.
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