Authorities say increase in NCDs in Gambia underlines need, urgency to combat tobacco use
By: Momodou Justice Darboe, Association of Health Journalists (AOHJ)
The Gambia has carved an enviable position for itself in the global tobacco control arena but the increase in...
Inside Ndemban Hospital – My Terrifying Life Experience
By: Dawda Baldeh
Privileges granted by our creator, such as health, wealth, and power, are a significant focus in this era of social media platforms.
Many individuals fail to...
Former VP Renews Commitment in FGM Fight, Urges NAMs to Vote Against Proposed Repeal...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Former Gambian Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray, who also serves as the Executive Director of the GAMCOTRAP Anti-FGM organization, has called on National Assembly Members...
Health Myths/Benefits: University of The Gambia Medical Students Association ©
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Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet.
It’s loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D.
Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty...
Coffee may lower risk of death, improves golf performance
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
The writer
Coffee
I also notice coffee is revered in the Gambia. From careful observation, it appears coffee is next to attaya consumption in...
Harnessing Solar Power to Enhance Healthcare in The Gambia
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
As we stride forward into an era dominated by technology and innovation, we must ensure these advancements benefit everyone, especially those in remote and...
GDC’s Lamin Bojang Expresses Concern Over Recent Waste Dumping at Tambana
By: Sainabou Gassama
Lamin Kb Bojang, the National Treasurer of the Gambia Democratic Party (GDC), has voiced deep concern over the recent waste dumping incident involving the Kanifing...
Janjangbureh Market Vendors Concerned About Unhygienic Conditions
By: Dawda Baldeh
Vendors at Janjangbureh Market have raised concerns about the unhygienic conditions of the market and called on the authorities to intervene.
In an exclusive interview with...
Cabbage Juice Heals Ulcers
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
In my naturopathic clinical settings, I have seen how drinking 1.5 litres cabbage juice for three weeks completely healed people with serious...
National Nutrition Agency and Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition Conclude Training for Media Personnel...
By: Zackline Colley
The National Nutrition Agency, in collaboration with Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition, successfully concluded a five-day training program aimed at equipping media personnel and networks...
Good Samaritans Dr. Ammar Al Jafari and Ebrima Jallow Join Forces to Save a...
By: Seringe ST Touray
On Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, The Fatu Network was contacted by Ebrima Jallow, an activist and General Manager at Al-Nuru Pharmacy in The Gambia....
The Gambia National Health Insurance Scheme: A Panacea for Our Healthcare Worries, Or Another...
By: Malamin Barrow, Biomedical Scientist and Healthcare Specialist
The National Health Insurance Act 2021 (NHIA), which has as its main objective: “To ensure the attainment of universal health...
University of The Gambia Medical Students Association: Paracetamol
Pain is the most important symptom, without pain most people would not go to the hospital to see Doctors. No wonder many people turn to Paracetamol/Paracetamol-containing products,...
Update on AKI Trial: Government Negotiating Compensation for Victims’ Families
By: Seringe ST Touray
It can be recalled that in 2022, around seventy children under the age of five succumbed to kidney failure after consuming contaminated medicines, sparking...
Prof. Nyarkotey: Dates; natural oxytocin in Childbirth
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Prof. Nyarkotey: Dates; natural oxytocin in Childbirth
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) are the sweetest fruits native to Iraq. Studies have found numerous impacts of...
Retired teacher pleads for assistance to facilitate wife’s kidney transplant
By: Dawda Baldeh
Omar Cham, a 62-year-old retired teacher with over four decades of teaching experience is pleading for urgent assistance to facilitate his wife’s kidney transplant, who...
GAP Urges Government to Introduce Anti-Homosexuality Law to Prevent Attempts or Advocacy
By: Dawda Baldeh
Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, the leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), has urged the government to introduce anti-homosexuality laws to prevent any attempts...
University of the Gambia Medical Students Association: Health myths/benefits
Are you Pregnant and experiencing things like:
Tiredness
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Headache or light-headedness
Or even craving/chewing ice, sand etc🤔?
If yes, you are most likely suffering from anaemia in pregnancy.
What...
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One of the most popular fruits in the market right now is Watermelon.
Watermelon is an incredibly hydrating fruit as it contains 92% water, enriched with a lot...
Tapalapa: The Gambian Bread that may control weight Loss
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
The writer
Tapalapa- The Gambian Bread
When I arrived in the Gambia, Tapalapa was one bread that I found is highly consumed. I always wonder...
