Health

A worrying level of plastic pollution has been observed in Gunjur, particularly in the area between Media Salam and the sand dunes, where discarded banned monofilament fishing nets have been found scattered across the landscape. Banned monofilament fishing nets are now being used by farmers to protect their crops from animals Monofilament nets, which are prohibited in The Gambia due to their devastating impact on marine ecosystems, continue to be illegally used by some fisher

A delegation from Gunjur on Thursday met with Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe to discuss growing environmental and public health concerns arising from the uncontrolled disposal and accumulation of waste at the community’s dumping site. The delegation comprised Fasaikou Darboe, Bajay Bojang of the Council of Elders, Lamin Bojang, Buba Janneh, Lamin “Nenehnuwo” Touray, and Faburama Darboe. The meeting focused on finding immediate and long-term solutions to ad

Sheikh Hatab Memorial Nursery School has received a significant boost to its learning and recreational facilities following the installation of new playground equipment and sports infrastructure through the support of Gunjur Project and the Multipercussion Group 2026. The latest improvements include the installation of new playground swings, providing pupils with a safe and enjoyable environment where they can engage in play-based learning and recreation. The school has also

A decade after Golden Lead established its fishmeal factory in Gunjur, an important question continues to echo across the community: what has Gunjur truly gained in return? When the factory began operations, expectations were high. There were hopes of major developments that would transform the coastal settlement — improved infrastructure such as the Gunjur beach road, a fish market, employment opportunities for local youths and meaningful corporate social responsibility init

Ten years after the establishment of Golden Lead Fishmeal Factory in Gunjur, concerns continue to mount over the company’s contribution to local development amid long-standing complaints surrounding its operations and environmental impact. Golden Lead had previously been associated with promises including the construction of the Gunjur beach road, development of a fish market, creation of employment opportunities and support for community-based initiatives through corporate s

Gunjur Youths for Health has successfully conducted another impactful community outreach at the Gunjur Main Market aimed at promoting public health awareness and preventive healthcare. The health screening exercise, held on 9th May 2026, attracted a total of 107 people from different age groups and genders across the community despite limited publicity ahead of the event. The outreach focused primarily on raising awareness about diabetes and hypertension, encouraging healthy

Hon. Omar A. Manjang has called for greater shared responsibility between men and women in antenatal and postnatal care across The Gambia. In a statement, he expressed his support for ongoing calls for change, urging men to actively participate in what are traditionally seen as women-dominated spaces, commonly referred to as “Nurse” clinics. “I am excited to join the call for change and shared responsibility in the monthly antenatal and postnatal clinics,” he said. “I call on

Healthcare workers received practical, hands-on refresher training on performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for both adults and children.