Bakary Sambuya VDC Organises Free Diabetes and Hypertension Check-Up for Villagers
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.
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