First Lady Fatou Bah-Barrow Launches National Polio Vaccination Campaign
By Yunus S Saliu In her commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health to keep The Gambia polio-free, The Gambia…
Category: HEALTH
Multi-faceted approach needed to strengthen Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa
By Professor Myriam Sidibe In Africa, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) challenges exist within a complex cultural ecosystem involving…
Ministry of Health and partners hold Tobacco Act control quarterly briefing
By Yunus S Saliu The Ministry of Health through its Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Unit and partners on Friday, 30th August 2024 held its…
Strengthening capacities to enhance preparedness and response to Mpox
The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM)commenced a two-day training for…
Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by WHO to contain mpoxoutbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to stop outbreaks of human-to-human transmission of mpoxthrough coordinated…
Can Diabetic eat Rice: Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL)
Rice is a staple food for over half of the world’s population, providing a significant portion of daily caloric intake.…
Le député Ceesay a rapporté que de fortes pluies ont endommagé 7 habitations à Kiang West.
Par : Binta Jaiteh Le député de Kiang West, Lamin Ceesay, a informé la semaine dernière les législateurs lors du débat de…
Health Ministry, Partners Launch Epilepsy Clinics
By Binta Jaiteh The Ministry of Health in collaboration with Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation and the World Health Organization launched epilepsy clinics. The project…
Hibiscus Tea improves long life
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Tea is not only a refreshing drink but is a host to many health. Waking up in…
Molasses: Natural Treatment for ADD and ADHD, improves constipation in children, Anemia, stabilizes sugar, and More.
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Blackstrap molasses is a byproduct of sugar production. It contains sugar but also beneficial nutrients, including iron.…