By Adama Makasuba
Staffs of Bwiam General Hospital have described the transfer of their Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mamady Cham as unfortunate amid health ministry’s shuffling programmes.
In a statement shared with The Voice Newspaper, the senior management of Bwiam General Hospital said “The facility has received the shocking news of the redeployment/re-assigning of our very able Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mamady Cham. This comes as part of an ongoing CEO shuffle by the Ministry of Health. The rationale of which is probably to advance and improve health care services throughout the country.
“Bwiam General Hospital has taken giant strides under the leadership and guidance of Dr.Mamady Cham, a seasoned administrator and CEO par excellence. Under his tenure, the facility has registered numerous achievements and advances. This ranges from advances in human and material resources, infrastructure, financial control and staff welfare and development. Setting the bar very high for all tertiary facilities to emulate.”
“Pending the completion of numerous projects, the facility is embarking on, we find his re-assignment unfortunate at this moment in time. The facility continues to gain the trust of people in The Gambia and even our neighbouring country, Senegal. He has built a culture of hard work in BGH and a system that encourages clinical discipline, administrative discipline, and the sheer passion to serve country and people with diligence with or without his presence. Welcoming him with open hands we encourage at any health facility that will be lucky to receive him as head, as BGH maintains his legacy by looking forward to receiving and working diligently with our next head of facility,” it added.
“Our leaders in healthcare will continue to change as change is inevitable, change can be rejected by some for fear of the unknown. However, in some aspects, change can be a measure of progress particularly when the right people are placed at the right place. Dr. Mamady Cham’s position as the CEO in BGH will be huge shoes to fill, and all members of staff at BGH are committed to welcome any new head, as we maintain Dr Cham’s legacy and continue our mandate in the service of our people,” the statement continued.
