AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoECOWAS Health Boost: ECOWAS/WAHO, financed by the AfDB’s COVID-19 emergency budget, handed over 10 fully equipped ambulances and major medical gear to The Gambia (oxygen concentrators, dialysis machines, X-rays, anaesthetic equipment, monitors and diagnostics) to strengthen emergency and specialised care. Hospital Power Supply: The Gambia Port Authority donated a 1000 KVA generator to EFSTH to improve electricity reliability and keep services running. Emergency Care Upgrade: FaBB Foundation commissioned the first Accident & Emergency Unit at Bansang General Hospital, aiming to cut delays for emergency patients in Central River Region. Women’s Health & Rights: The Supreme Court’s FGM proceedings continue with expert testimony, keeping focus on child protection, bodily autonomy and public health. Trafficking Warning: A UTG student’s case—trafficked to Oman under false job promises and fatally violated after a “medical check”—was highlighted by NAATIP to warn against irregular migration. Public Health Access: ECOWAS launched solar-powered autonomous water stations in The Gambia to improve potable water access and support healthier communities. Food Safety Standards: SON’s Codex approval for root and tuber flour standards (sweet potato and yam) signals stronger food safety and export opportunities for the region.
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