Saikou Drammeh, a three-year-old boy from Tanji, passed away after an unsuccessful operation on Thursday, 27th August 2026. Askanwi Media had published a report about Saikou Drammeh on 31st May 2026, appealing for support for the boy, who was left with an opening in his stomach through which he passed stool.

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The head of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team, Mr Omar Conteh, has revealed that 673 people die from smoking-related causes annually in The Gambia, according to the 2025 Tobacco Atlas report.

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Residents of Sintet expressed profound gratitude to the Women in Leadership and Liberation (WILL) and partners for their intervention in renovating brand-new staff quarters for healthcare workers transforming life-saving service in the area.

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Health authorities across South Asia are on heightened alert following the confirmation of the new Nipah virus cases in India’s West Bengal state in late December 2025. The outbreak, which has claimed two lives, has prompted Nepal to intensify screening at its borders amid growing concern over the virus’s deadly potential.

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Residents of Bakary Sambuya and surrounding communities in the West Coast Region (WCR) benefited from a free diabetes and hypertension screening organised by the Village Development Committee (VDC) of Bakary Sambuya on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, with support from Eden Montessori, a UK-based institution. More in the report.

According to the latest presser from the Ministry of Health, only one case of Mpox has been detected so far, which led to the announcement of an outbreak. The presser calls for the public to remain calm and provides advice on what to do if Mpox is suspected. More in the presser.

The Ministry of Health The Gambia issued a statement on the detection of a case of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, which causes rashes and blisters on the skin. This virus was declared an outbreak of international concern by the WHO in August 2024 and has since affected numerous African countries. More in the press release.

Childbirth is meant to be a life-giving process, but for many African women, it has become a source of trauma. A recent side event during the 83rd ACHPR session spotlighted obstetric violence, urging states to adopt comprehensive legal and policy reforms. More in the report.

In a bold move to enhance healthcare education and promote academic tourism, the Government of The Gambia has announced a $46 million investment to establish a School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia’s Faraba Banta campus. More in the report.

“We need this bill, for God’s sake.” With those impassioned words, Hon. Momodou Lamin B. Bah reignited calls to scrap The Gambia’s century-old Lunatic Detention Act—an outdated law that continues to undermine the rights and dignity of people with mental illness. More in this report.

Hygiene Cycle, a non-profit organisation based in Germany dedicated to promoting hygiene and health education, organised a handwashing campaign for students at Gambia College Buganala Lower Basic School in Brikama on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. More in the report.

The Swedish-African Neurosurgical Collaboration (SANC) donated a mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner and other medical equipment to the Ministry of Health on 23rd January 2025. More in the report.

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) largest financial contributor by over D428 million pulled out of the organisation after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump decided to exit the world's biggest health organisation. More in this report.

The Ministry of Health issued a statement highlighting that they have prioritised a grant from the AfDB to develop and renovate health centers in Chamen Nianija after granting approval for the Diaspora Club to develop a Maternity Ward in Chamen.

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An avoidable tragedy struck in the evening of Saturday, 4th January 2025, claiming the lives of at least four and injuring over 40 others after a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a crowd of jubilant football revelers, turning a victory celebration into a mournful occasion. More in the report.

China appears to be facing a virus outbreak, which has caused panic that a new COVID-19 epidemic might be on the horizon; however, numerous reports indicate that this may not be the case. More in our publication.

On Thursday, December 12th, 2024, the Management of the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRCG) received notice of a sit-down strike notice from the MRCG Workers’ Union Executive, effective Monday, December 16th, 2024.

Marina International School conducted a walk last week to promote their Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign where students learned about the importance of early detection and treatment and also raised funds for one of their colleague battling with brain tumor.