The event, which was graced by authorities, was punctuated with entertainment.
In a simple but emotional act, the doctors, graduates and
technicians were applauded by Cuban authorities in The Gambia, Rubén G. Abelenda and doctors Yurina Llanes Cabrera, AydéMaría Pérez Quiala, and Rayner Paulino Basulto, who are currently in charge of the BMC.
Members of staff of Banjul Hospital present at the ceremony, also acknowledged and recognised the humanitarian work of the health professionals of the largest of the Antilles, and congratulated them on their invaluable services rendered in The Gambia.
They also expressed optimism that the solidarity between the two countries is further strengthened to enable both countries achieve more successes.
Speaking at the event, the ambassador of the Caribbean island, thanked The Gambian authorities and assured them that his compatriots from the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) will be in in the country whenever the people and government need them.
He recalled that Cubans comply with the legacy of their historic leader, Fidel Castro, that being internationalists and supportive is paying off ‘our own debt to humanity.’
As part of its nationwide tour to visit women farmers and gardeners, the Network of Gender Journalists for Women and Cultural Advancement (NoGJWCA) The Gambia in partnership with Star GSM Company last Saturday visited women farmers and gardeners in Pakalinding and Jenoi in Lower River Region.
As part of efforts commemorating International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of Gender-based Violence, Gamcotrap Boys and Girls for Change, ambassadors for change recently conducted a walk to raise awareness of the dangers of FGM and other harmful traditional practices against women in the country.
The Network of Journalists on Disaster Risk Reduction (NJDRR) Gambian Chapter was last Friday launched at a colourful ceremony held at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) conference hall.
Hon. Ousman Bah, the Minister for Communication and Digital Economy has confirmed that one of their achievements in 2022 was piloting a project implemented in Banjul and Kanifing Municipality.
