It could be recalled that the recent spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has prompted government to put in place new measures, which includes compulsory wearing of facemasks in public places to stem its spread.
Presenting the items, Musa Kanteh, president of the Association for the Support of Grassroots Communities, said the move is part of the organization’s campaign to curb the spread of coronavirus in the community.
Balla Musa Darboe, Councilor of Kafuta Ward said the distribution of face masks among people in the community would greatly help in the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic in the country.
He thus urged people to use facemasks especially when in public places or gatherings.
He equally thanked the Association for the service that they are rendering to the community.
"On behalf of the people of Ward Kafuta and the entire nation, we thank you for the service you are rendering to the people of Kafuta. You are doing a great job and we really appreciate it well and am advising you to continue with this good work that you are doing.”
Councilor Darboe equally appealed to other donors and philanthropists to aid the village health centre.
Scores of celebrants last Saturday gathered to mark the 3rd edition of Sukuta Week 2021, an annual event that showcases the community’s rich cultural heritage at a colourful ceremony held in Sukuta.
D Marubia Rosales Sánchez is a Medicine graduate in 1990, a First and Second Degree specialist in Comprehensive General Medicine, and a Master in medical urgencies and emergencies.
The Ceesay Kunda Family Association has called on all liked minded associations, religious leaders, political leaders, regional authorities and the government to join them in the cause of preaching for peace and national unity but also strongly advised against use of hate speech and tribalism as it has no room in The Gambia.
Managing situation in times of disasters could sometimes pose serious challenge to communities and even stakeholders involved in disaster response. In view of its multi-faceted nature, responding to disasters also requires rapid multi-stakeholder response to save lives and minimise colossal damage to properties.
