Maternal Health Data Fix: The Health Minister, Dr. Amadou Samateh, told the National Assembly 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 (institutional ratio: 128.8). Public Accountability in Care: A parliamentary FPAC review flagged serious financial management and oversight weaknesses at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital and the Independent Electoral Commission, raising concerns that must be addressed in key public institutions. Mental Health Warning: A new report highlights a “silent crisis” in The Gambia, estimating 120,000 people living with mental illness, with nearly 90% lacking formal psychiatric care, and pointing to stigma and pressure on Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital. Drug Safety & Access: India’s move to make cough syrups prescription-only is being discussed as a safety response to past child deaths linked to contaminated syrups—an issue that resonates for Gambia’s own medicine regulation and public health. Ebola Status Update: The Ministry of Health says no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases have been detected, while surveillance and rapid response teams remain active. Community Movement for Health: The Gambia National Olympic Committee will mark International Olympic Day 2026 in Farafenni under “You Can Do This! Let’s Move,” promoting active lifestyles and inclusion. Hospital Support: Kanifing General Hospital received ICT equipment support from Salam Financial Services to improve lab operations and faster, more accurate patient records. Emergency Response Boost: Africmed International Hospital donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Gambia Police Force to strengthen emergency medical response.