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L’Agence de Contrôle Médical condamnée à une amende pour avoir fait perdre du temps aux familles des victimes d’AKI
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
Par: Nicholas Bass La Haute Cour de Banjul a ordonné mercredi à l’Agence de Contrôle Médical de Gambie de verser une somme de 2 500 dalasis à chacun des dix-huit (18) membres de familles victimes d’enfants décédés ayant souffert de lésions rénales...
Living with HIV in The Gambia: stories of survival, stigma and strength
The Point
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In The Gambia, over 26,000 people live with HIV, quietly navigating a life filled with challenges most can’t see. Though the virus is treatable, stigma and social exclusion still run deep keeping many silent and fearful. But a few courageous...
Mpox in Sierra Leone: What’s Gambia Doing About a Spillover?
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 related deaths in Sierra Leone, raising concerns that the virus could spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak across the densely populated West...
MP Tables Report on Parliamentary Committees of Health Meeting Held in Tanzania
The Voice Gambia
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June 27, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Hon. Modou Lamin B Bah, the head of Gambian delegation to Parliamentary Committees of Health Meeting held in Tanzania, yesterday tabled a report emanating from the meeting before the National Assembly. Hon. Bah, the head of...
Fatoumata Bah Barrow reaffirms Gambia’s health commitment at Merck First Ladies’ Summit
The Point
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The summit brought together First Ladies from Africa and Asia to highlight impactful partnerships and share strategies to strengthen national health systems through specialised training, medical scholarships, and community-based advocacy. The...
Gambia commemorates World Refugee Day
The Point
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During the opening of the celebrations, Musa Saho, the Alkalo of Sibanor, spoke at length on the significant role refugees play towards nation building, adding: “Wherever you go, there are refugees among us. Refugees are just like us, capable of...
Wyndham Hotels to Open First Branded Resort in The Gambia
Rus Tourism News
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June 26, 2025
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul is set to become the first internationally branded hotel in The Gambia, marking a significant step forward for the country’s tourism industry. This new development, a collaboration between G Wellness Company...
Reform is not a command: Why resistance in The Gambia tells us more than we think
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh Since 2016, “reform” has become one of the most repeated words in Gambian public life. From security to civil service, from decentralisation to digitisation, almost every national conversation begins or ends...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
Under the Gambian sun the solidarity imprint of Cuban Medicine
The Standard Gambia
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Since 1996, Cuban health specialists have been writing a history of solidarity in Gambia, one of the smallest and poorest countries on the African continent. We spoke with Dr Juan Oquendo, current head of the Cuban medical...
‘Without support, nothing can be achieved’ – Ghancoy 9 Commander Says at EFSTH Medical Equipment Donation
The Fatu Network
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh The commander of the Ghanaian troops participating in the ECOWAS mission in The Gambia, Lieutenant Colonel Ronne Agbemafle, stated that nothing can be accomplished without mutual support. - Advertisement - He made...
North Bank Nutrition Officer Calls for Urgent Action as 17% of Children Under Five Are Stunted
The Fatu Network
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June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The Nutrition Field Officer for the North Bank Region, Gibril Sanneh, has issued a strong call for urgent, multi-sectoral, and sustained action to address the rising malnutrition rates in the region. His...
NHIA Expands NHIS Coverage Nationwide: Contracted Facilities Grow from 13 to 69 Across All Seven Regions of The Gambia
The Point
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This major achievement made possible through the support of The World Bank and The Government of The Gambia, NHIA is commitment to providing equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services to every Resident of The Gambia, regardless of...
Medical Aid Departs for Ongoing Earthquake Response in Myanmar, 18 Other Countries This Week
Direct Relief
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June 20, 2025
By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 679 shipments of requested medical aid to 45 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.9 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...
On the plight of refugees in Gambia!
The Point
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In most conflict zones, people flee in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. It is also important to highlight here that since the 1990s, the number of conflict zones have risen, resulting in not only internal displacement, but to...
Banjul to Host Major Health Event as First Lady Highlights Gains with Merck Foundation
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The First Lady of The Gambia, Madam Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, has announced that Banjul will host the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Conference, scheduled for 14–15 October 2025. She announced on Wednesday...
Gambian Agricultural delegation visits Nigeria, draws inspiration from Kebbi State’s rice revolution
TVC News Nigeria
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June 19, 2025
A delegation of senior Agricultural experts from The Gambia has arrived in Nigeria on a study mission to explore how Africa’s most populous country is advancing food self-sufficiency—particularly in rice production. The team, led by Ambassador...
UNICEF and University of The Gambia Partner to Launch Child Rights Centre
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
By Ndey Sowe In a landmark move aimed at mainstreaming child rights into higher education and policy dialogue, UNICEF and the University of The Gambia (UTG) signed a formal partnership on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to establish a dedicated Child...
Welcoming the Pilgrim: The Teranga of Codou Jabang and the Gambian Legacy of Hajj
The Standard Gambia
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June 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie Introduction There are moments in life when time pauses—not to stop us, but to let us witness. Today was one such moment. As family, friends, neighbours, and well-wishers gathered for a Teranga in honour of...
First Lady lauds Merck Foundation’s commitment in healthcare systems
Business Ghana
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The First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has commended Merck Foundation for strengthening the healthcare system in Ghana and Africa through medical training scholarships. Merck Foundation’s scholarship programme has so far extended the scholarship...