Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has announced that all pilgrims returning from the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage are required to undergo a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for COVID-19 upon arrival at Banjul International Airport.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Dr. Ammar Al Jafari, the Syrian-born Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, has been relieved of his duties. Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, the current Director of Health Services, will succeed him in the role.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) convened a pivotal workshop on Friday, May 31, 2024, focusing on promoting the uptake of the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a significant development, at least four senior officials at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital have been placed on administrative leave. This decision, reported by the Standard newspaper and confirmed by impeccable sources, is connected to an ongoing audit exercise at the hospital.
Gambia) – In a significant stride towards combating cancer, The Gambia has made notable progress in establishing comprehensive cancer control measures.
Dr Gloria Folson, a nutritionist with the University of Ghana, called upon the youth of Africa to embrace healthy eating habits.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the wake of fraud allegations at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), an audit has been initiated to investigate claims of corruption and mismanagement. The decision for an audit follows a series of heated exchanges between the chairman of the hospital’s board, Dr. Adama Sallah, and the deputy chief medical director, Dr. Abubacarr Jagne.
The Barrow Government has reinforced its commitment to enhancing the country’s health infrastructure by inaugurating the Alkali Nyakudi Health Centre in Jali village, Kiang West. This initiative is part of the broader goal of providing all-inclusive health services across rural Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The volunteer medical team of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) successfully removed an 11-kilogram tumor from a 17-year-old female patient from the Republic of The Gambia in a nearly four-hour operation at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia is currently embroiled in a national debate regarding the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C), with discussions intensifying following the passage of a bill seeking to repeal the ban on FGM. Amidst this debate, a group of expert gynaecologists and doctors specializing in women’s health have issued a public statement urging the National Assembly to maintain the current laws prohibiting FGM.
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