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.
ActionAid International The Gambia (AAITG), in partnership with Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) is implementing a 2.7 million Dalasi three year project that will support 100 vulnerable smallholder farmers in The Gambia.
Helping Gambia Children Foundation Project (HGCFP), a Holland-based group recently inaugurated a new health center in Njongon village, Lower Niumi, North Bank Region.
The Kabafita United Diaspora Association (KUDA), in collaboration with Kabafita Village Development Committee, last Thursday presented 228 bags of 25kg rice to various households at Kabafita at a ceremony held at the Kindergarten Wattenschied Nursery School.
The Balance Crew, a youth-led organisation with the mission to contribute to the socio-economic development of The Gambia and the promotion of ideas of young people, has recently distributed over 19 package of food aid to needy families amid Covid-19.
