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Health Ministry Accuses Diaspora of Not Providing Timeline in Chamen Maternity Ward Project

Patience Mama Loum January 11, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Kotu, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing concerns surrounding the proposed maternity ward project in Chamen village, Central River Region. The statement seeking to clarify recent developments and ensure transparency accuses the project initiators of lack of a timeline for the project’s commencement.

The Gambia Launches National Plan to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medicines

Ebrima Bah January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Stakeholders from The Gambia’s health sector have on Wednesday launched the National Plan for the Control of Substandard and Falsified Medicinal Products. The initiative aims to safeguard public health by addressing the pressing issue of counterfeit and substandard drugs, which pose a global challenge to healthcare systems.

Gambia Armed Forces Celebrates Captain Bangura’s Graduation in Microbiology and Laboratory Science

Awa Colley December 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia ) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has warmly welcomed Captain Nabe M. Bangura, who recently returned home after successfully graduating as a Microbiologist and Laboratory Scientist from Gulhane Research and Teaching Hospital, one of the most prestigious universities in Ankara, Türkiye.

Water Insecurity: Study Uncovers Gambian Rural Communities’ Coping Strategies

Frederic Tendeng November 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent study conducted in rural areas of The Gambia, published in BMC Public Health, explores the severe effects of water insecurity on households in Kiang West and Basse and highlights various coping strategies that rural residents employ to mitigate the impact of frequent water shortages.

Study Challenges Broad Hepatitis B Treatment Expansion in Africa, Suggesting Low Cancer Risk Among Untreated Patients

Frederic Tendeng November 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on chronic hepatitis B (HBV) among asymptomatic adults in Africa, particularly highlighting that the need to expand antiviral treatment may not be as urgent as previously thought.

Scientists in The Gambia Develop Tool to Predict Neonatal Sepsis in Newborns

Frederic Tendeng October 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A groundbreaking study in the Gambia reveals that a genetic signature in newborns can accurately predict neonatal sepsis even before any symptoms appear.

Water Shortage Halts Surgeries at Gambia’s Largest Hospital Amid Widespread Frustration

Frederic Tendeng October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Surgical operations at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), Gambia’s main referral hospital, have been suspended for three days following a severe water shortage that has left staff and patients in a state of frustration and uncertainty, Kerr Fatou has revealed.

ECOMIG and Gambian Defence Forces Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Mariama Cham October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a vibrant display of community spirit, ECOMIG, in collaboration with the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF), officially launched a month-long Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024. The event kicked off with a spirited route march through the city’s main streets, bringing together participants from various sectors, including the ECOWAS Permanent Mission.

Transformative Renovations at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital Set to Enhance Healthcare Services

Awa Colley October 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) is undergoing substantial renovations, with contractors working diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule. This reconstruction is a response to the growing demand for enhanced services and the need for new medical departments

Gambia’s Medicines Regulator Recalls Substandard Indian Drugs Amid Growing Concerns Over Quality Control

Awa Colley October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of two medicinal products found to be substandard during routine market surveillance. This move comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health, following the detection of degradation in the medications, which were still within their expiry period.

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