Concerned Youth From Nema Su Have Embarked on Demolishing and Burying Illegal Septic Systems...
By: Alieu Jallow
The concerned youth of Nema Su in Sukuta have taken stringent measures to ensure that anyone found violating the law is held accountable. These concerned...
Attaya: Improves brain function, protects brain ageing
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
The writer
Attaya: Improves brain function, protects brain ageing
In recent times, I have been delving into the potency of attaya in the Gambia....
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...
Lemongrass: a natural remedy for menstrual cramps, bloating, and hot flashes.
By: Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Lemongrass, also called citronella, is a tall, stalky plant. It has a fresh, lemony aroma and a citrus flavour. It’s a common...
NAM Mballow Pleads for Public Support for Two Separate Families Who Welcomed Birth of...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Gibbi Mballow, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Lower Fulladu West Constituency, is appealing for public support for two families in his constituency who have...
Foni Kansala NAM Likens Anti-FGM Advocate to Western Conspiracy against Religion & Culture
By: Dawda Baldeh
Following the introduction of a highly contentious bill aimed at repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) before lawmakers in Banjul, Honorable Almame Gibba,...
The Science of Eating Dates during Ramadan
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) are the sweetest fruits native to Iraq. The date palm tree produces these fruits, which have long been a...
Attaya: Improves Prostate Health?
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
The writer
Attaya: Improves Prostate Health?
I found that attaya is green tea, and science has demonstrated the numerous benefits of drinking green tea....
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...
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...
Lands Minister Sowe Receives Emotional Welcome from Staff After Months of Overseas Treatment
By: Dawda Baldeh
The atmosphere at the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs was filled with emotions yesterday as their Minister, Honorable Ousman Sowe, returned home...
Afrimed’s Head of the Department of Major Trauma & ICU Speaks Out on the...
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In a revealing and comprehensive interview with The Fatu Network, Mass Manneh, the Head of the Department of Major Trauma, Intensive Care Unit, and...
Prof. Nyarkotey: Why Domoda improves erectile dysfunction
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Prof. Nyarkotey: Why Domoda improves erectile dysfunction
In my...
Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu: 6-Packs come with a risk of depression
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
6-Packs come with a risk of depression
I chanced on this important study in the men’s health article in the Times of India...
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....
Lower Fulladu NAM Supports Ban on FGM Practice
By: Dawda Baldeh
Hon. Gibbie Mballow, the National Assembly Member for Lower Fulladu, has voiced his support for the recently enacted legislation banning the practice of Female Genital...
No, EFSTH Doesn’t Have a High in-Hospital Mortality Rate. Some Private Hospitals Keep Patients...
By: Seringe ST Touray
During an interview underscoring the successes and challenges faced by Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the hospital’s renowned Syrian-born Chief Medical Director, Doctor...
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...
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...
Walking barefoot improves menstrual flow, eyesight, sleep, hypertension, pain, and inflammation
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
The writer
Walking barefoot improves menstrual flow, eyesight, sleep, hypertension, pain, and inflammation.
Most of my articles are born out of inspiration. Others are requests...
