Health

Elevated Housing Reduces Malaria Mosquito Entry, Study Finds

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A recent study conducted in rural Gambia has shed light on how raising houses off the ground can significantly reduce the entry of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The study, focusing on the behavior of Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, found that elevating a house by 2 meters and leaving the space underneath open can lead to a 53% reduction in mosquito entry.

UC Davis Health Trains Gambian Providers in Portable Ultrasound

Frederic Tendeng March 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a bid to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve access to care in The Gambia, a team from the UC Davis Health Department of Emergency Medicine is training local providers to deliver health care using portable ultrasound equipment. The initiative, led by Christine McBeth and her team, focuses on diagnosing heart and lung conditions, offering hands-on simulations with handheld ultrasound probes.

Stakeholders Validate Enforcement Guide for The Gambia Tobacco Control Act

Frederic Tendeng March 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Non-Communicable Disease Control unit, under the Ministry of Health in The Gambia, recently concluded a 4-day workshop at Kaira Konko in Jarra Soma. The workshop aimed to validate the Enforcement Guide of The Gambia Tobacco Control Act, 2016, in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Fifth National Health Research Conference Emphasizes the Vital Role of Research in Health Sector

Frederic Tendeng March 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Health Research, in partnership with the World Health Organization, successfully concluded the fifth edition of the National Health Research Conference on Wednesday. The conference, a crucial platform for sharing insights and advancements in health research, featured contributions from various institutions including the University of The Gambia and MRC Unites The Gambia.

A Two-Week Disruption in the Gambia eCRVS Services Set in Motion

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Health’s Births and Deaths Registry Unit has issued a public notice regarding a temporary disruption in the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) services. This interruption is due to a system upgrade and will be effective from Monday, February 26th, until March 11th, 2024.

Stalled Mental Health Bill 2019 – Ministry Officials Lobby National Assembly Members

Frederic Tendeng February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Mental Health Program, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, recently organized an awareness forum for members of the National Assembly in The Gambia. The forum aimed to shed light on the Mental Health Bill 2019, which is yet to be enacted, and to rally support from lawmakers for its implementation.

Tobacco – Government Wants New Graphic Health Warnings on Packages by September

Awa Colley January 20, 2024

The government of The Gambia has introduced a new circle of graphic health warnings and health messages to replace the current one? The new graphic health warnings features a child and covers 90% of the principal display area of every tobacco package.

Study on Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 in The Gambia Yields Promising Results.

Jarai Jallow January 16, 2024

A study on the safety and effectiveness of a novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) used in The Gambia to combat outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 has proven efficient and effective according the Lancet Journal.

Hepatitis B in The Gambia: Scientists Recommend Using Mathematics For Best Treatment Model

Frederic Tendeng December 29, 2023

Following a study conducted in The Gambia, scientists have developed a cost-effective and effective “Treat All” strategy for hepatitis B treatment

Maiden Pharmaceuticals Denies Tampering With Tests on Deadly Cough Syrup

Frederic Tendeng December 25, 2023

Maiden Pharmaceuticals of India, whose cough syrups have been connected to the deaths of children in Gambia, denied tampering with test samples or bribing officials to do so on Saturday, as alleged in a complaint under investigation by local health officials.

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