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 Momodou Lamin B. Bah reignited calls to scrap The Gambia’s century-old Lunatic Detention Act—an outdated law that continues to undermine the rights and dignity of people with mental illness.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.

More in their press release.

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.