ICU Head Mass Manneh Advocates for Early Detection and Breast Cancer Awareness in The...
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mass Manneh, Head of the Intensive Care Unit, Major Trauma, and Ambulance Service at Afrimed International Hospital,...
Health Workers Speak on the Dilemma of Treating Kush Patients
By: Dawda Baldeh
Two female health workers at a private hospital, who have treated critical Kush patients, have spoken about the terrifying dilemmas they encountered.
Calista C. Olisakwue, alias...
‘They are not Bad People’: Nurse Advocates Care for Kush Addicts
By: Dawda Baldeh
As the country battles to curb the abuse of Kush, which is wreaking havoc, Tuti Kujabi, a young Gambian female nurse who has treated ‘complicated’...
Africa CDC declares Mpox public health emergency
By Hadram Hydara
The leading health body of the continent, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has officially declared the current Mpox outbreak (previously...
Disputes Over Market Conditions: Brikama Vendors Criticize Unhygienic Conditions Amid Contrasting Views from Market...
By Mama A. Touray
With the rainy season well underway, The Fatu Network visited Brikama central market to assess its condition. The market vendors lamented the state of...
Right Choice Brufut Branch Manager Accused of Fraud, Including Theft, Sale of Expired Goods to Customers
By: Seringe ST Touray
Jagdish Shivnani, the manager of Right Choice supermarket’s Brufut branch, is facing serious allegations of theft and fraudulent practices. In the accompanying photo obtained...
Disaster Affects Over Six Thousand People Nationwide
By Alieu Jallow
The situation report from the National Disaster Management Agency indicates that a total of 6,229 individuals from 437 households are affected nationwide. The report, dated...
Woman Narrowly Escapes Death Due to Medical Negligence After Birth; Husband Threatens Legal Action
By: Dawda Baldeh
Aji Fatou Kassama, a resident of Bakau in the Kanifing Municipality, shared with The Fatu Network her harrowing experience of surviving a near-death situation. She...
Survivors and Activists React to Rejected Bill to Repeal Ban on FGM/C
By: Adama Sanneh
Survivors and activists are reacting to the rejection of a private member's bill proposed by Almameh Gibba, a National Assembly member for Foni Kansala. The...
Foni Kansala NAM, Almameh Gibba, Calls for the Arrest of Dr. Daffeh
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala district, Almameh Gibba, has called for the arrest of Dr. Babanding Daffeh, a gynecologist he alleges is responsible...
Bubacarr Bob Keita’s Mission: Steering Gambian Youth Away from Drugs through Charity and Education
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Bubacarr Bob Keita, a dedicated advocate, works tirelessly to steer children away from drugs and guide them towards a brighter future. Born to a...
Lifeblood for Life: Ghana’s ECOMIG Troops Roll Up Their Sleeves in Barra
By Dawda Baldeh
The Ghanaian troops serving the ECOWAS mission in The Gambia in partnership with their sister forces have conducted a blood donation at Essau District Hospital.
The...
Westminster Foundation’s Country Representative Believes The Gambia Has More Pressing Issues to Address than...
By: Alieu Jallow
Tabou Sarr, the country representative for the Westminster Foundation, believes that The Gambia has more pertinent issues to tackle than FGM/C, which has received significant...
Confronting Tradition: The Ongoing Battle Against FGM/C in The Gambia
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that has significant physical, psychological, and social implications for women and girls in The...
Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu insists on accountability for any National Assembly Member supporting the...
By Alieu Jallow
Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu, founder of Gambian Women Are Free to Choose (GWAFC), urged Gambian women to hold National Assembly Members accountable for their votes...
Reaffirming the Ban on FGM: A Response to Dr. Fuambai Ahmadu
OPINION
By Fatou Janneh
I believe that embracing diverse perspectives is essential not only for raising awareness and educating our communities but also for empowering individuals, particularly women and...
Former Female Circumciser (Nyansimba) Urges Parliamentarians to Uphold FGM/C Ban
By: Alieu Jallow
Hulay Damba, from Simoto Touba in the Toumana district of the Upper River Region, was a circumciser, known locally as a "Nyansimba." Engaged in the...
A Response to Opinion Letter by “Fatou Janneh”
OPINION
By Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu Founder, Gambian Women are Free to Choose (GWAFC)
Why I support the Women’s Amendment Act 2024 to Repeal the Female Circumcision Ban
“Fatou, I...
The Dilemma of Gambian Women and FGM/C Practice: Response to Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu
OPINION
By Fatou Janneh
Listening to Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu, an anthropologist and researcher, and also the founder of “Gambian Women Are Free to Choose,” speak on Kerr Fatou...
NAMs Applaud NA Education Committee’s Report, Urge Implementation of Recommendations
By: Mama A. Touray
National Assembly members applauded the National Assembly Select Committee on Education, Training, and ICT’s report on visits to private schools, madrasas, GSM operators, and...