Dr Ibou Camara, Founder/National Coordinator of The Gambia Clubfoot Foundation, recalled that since the commencement of their treatment, they have provided over 200 free treatments for children with clubfoot with support from Miracle Feet.
He added that Brikama as the largest district having a treatment centre means a lot to them, further calling for partnership from both local and Government to expand and decentralise the treatment across the country.
Deputising for the Minister of Health, Dr Fatoumatta Dibba, stated that the opening of the treatment centre in Brikama would now ensure quality healthcare treatment for clubfoot patient as well as bring smiles to faces of children and their parents.
She thanked the foundation for complementing the Ministry of Health in promoting quality health in the country.
She also urged them to extend their services to other regions in the country.
Mrs Sule Bayar, TIKA Coordinator, said The Gambia Clubfoot Foundation has been conducting regular treatment sessions, while battling with the challenge of space.
"It was for this reason that we decided to support the foundation in building a 60 square-meter treatment centre for them to conduct their treatment sessions."
She expressed hope that the facility will be put into good use in their quest to improve the delivery of effective and efficient care for children living with clubfoot.
“We owe it to every child affected by clubfoot. We must join efforts and ensure clubfoot is no longer a disability.” she stated.
Agnes Nduguye, Miracle Feet Regional Programme Manager for West and Central Africa and Tolga Bermek, Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, both commended the Foundation for its effort in ensuring clubfoot is corrected in The Gambia.
