Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
My Lady says: “It comes with the territory.” Well, we just completed our...
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...
Addressing the Rising Impact of Gambling in The Gambia
By: Fatou Camara Jr.
I have been approached on multiple occasions by both online and onsite gambling companies to help promote their businesses. While I respect the opportunities...
Brikama Area Council Responds to Kafuta Road Accident Tragedy with Medical Support
By: Alieu Jallow
In the wake of the tragic road accident in Kafuta that resulted in multiple casualties, the Brikama Area Council has taken decisive action to support...
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...
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...
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...
Debate over FGM: Hadith expert Muqbil tells religious leaders to not religionize FGM
By Dawda Baldeh
In The Gambia, a contentious debate persists over whether Female Circumcision/Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is rooted in religion or culture, and whether it should remain...
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...
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...
Cardiologists Perform Life-Saving Cardiac Interventions for Gambian Children Born with Heart Defects
A team of cardiologists recently concluded life-changing interventions for children born with heart disease, specifically for a condition known as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
Patent ductus arteriosus is...
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...
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...
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...
UTG dental students conduct oral health outreach in Banjul
By Dawda Baldeh
Dental students from the University of The Gambia (UTG) marked World Oral Health Day with an outreach event in Banjul, providing free dental education and...
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,...
National Mental Health Program Calls for a Positive Portrayal of People Living with Mental...
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Mental Health Program has called for a positive portrayal of people living with disabilities. The call aims to uphold the basic human rights...
Expectant Mothers Left in Limbo as Govt Cancels D7.2m Maternity Ward Project in Chamen
By Dawda Baldeh
The residents of Chamen, a village in the Nianija Constituency, are disheartened by the government's sudden cancellation of a highly anticipated maternity ward construction project.
Initially...
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...
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...