AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrug Crisis Call: A new op-ed urges The Gambia to treat drug abuse as a public health emergency, saying arrests must be matched with stronger border controls, rehabilitation centres, and real prevention tools in schools and families. Halal Quality Push: SMIIC officials are in Banjul (June 1–5) training stakeholders to strengthen The Gambia’s halal standards, certification, accreditation and testing—aiming to position the country as a regional hub for halal-certified products and services. Electricity Accountability: GALA warns NAWEC and government that June 19 is a deadline for action on power outages, arguing the crisis is driven by weak planning and lack of backup that is harming businesses, students and health facilities. Health Workforce & Civil Service: HaPSNA opened in Abidjan to discuss integrating health workers into national civil service systems, with The Gambia among participating countries. Court & Health Condition: The High Court in Banjul ruled the dismissal of a sickle-cell patient IT manager at Oryx Energy unlawful, awarding over D1.95 million in compensation.
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