AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth & Transport: President Adama Barrow’s week-long tour reached Central River Region North, where he inaugurated new roads and backed health access with the presentation of an ambulance to Ballanghar Jaloto, plus foundation stones for road links meant to connect communities to markets, schools and care. Climate Resilience: The World Bank approved US$45m for The Gambia under WACA ResIP II to cut flooding risks, with waste-collection equipment handed to Kanifing and Brikama councils for flood-prone Kotu Stream settlements. Health Systems & Access: Deputy Speaker Seedy SK Njie announced a faster Banjul–Barra ferry after children’s delegates raised concerns that unreliable crossings delay patients seeking specialist treatment, while noting upgrades at Farafenni General Hospital and Essau Health Centre. Malaria Research: A new study highlights a malaria-control approach that targets the parasite inside mosquitoes using treated bed nets, aiming to help where insecticide resistance is weakening traditional nets. Public Health Watch: Scientists warn climate change may shift malaria into new regions, with Kenya among places expected to see rising transmission as rainfall and temperatures change. Sports Health: Gambian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana faces up to three months out after a grade-two MCL tear, underscoring how injuries can disrupt both club plans and national team schedules.
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