Mental health services in The Gambia have traditionally been concentrated in urban areas, leaving many communities underserved.
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“We Wait All Day”: Patients Lament Long Queues, Drug Shortages at Public Hospitals Amid Fee Hike Debate
The concerns reflect broader pressure on the country’s public health infrastructure, particularly at major referral facilities such as the EFSTH
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WHO Says DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Does Not Yet Meet Pandemic Emergency Criteria
The organization warned that the figures are likely to rise because the virus had been circulating undetected for an extended…
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EFSTH Chief Defends Revised Public Healthcare Fees Amid Affordability Concerns
Dr. Bittaye said the consultation fee had remained unchanged for decades before the recent adjustment was introduced as part of…
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How the Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Questions Over Detection and Global Risk
Hantavirus, unlike COVID-19, is not easily transmissible between humans. It is primarily spread through exposure to infected rodents
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Ghana Rejects U.S. Health Deal Over Dispute on Sensitive Data Sharing
The push by Washington comes in the context of a broader shift in its foreign aid posture under the “America…
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Millions Budgeted for Mental Health Went Unspent Over Several Years
Dr Samateh revealed that although funds were approved for mental health services in multiple years, only a small portion of…
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Bundung Maternal and Child Hospital Records 98.3% Live Birth Rate in 2025, Honors Staff for Excellence
Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG, The Gambia) — The Chief Executive Officer of Bundung Maternal and Child Hospital (BMCH), Dr. Mamadi Cham,…
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EFSTH Receives Historic $12M Medical Donation from Cornerstone Foundation and MAP International
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) has taken delivery of medical supplies valued…
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