The supplies were purchased using funds donated by the U.S. Department of Defense in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
These important resources will help KMC respond to and prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus. All attendees at the event wore face masks, practiced proper hand hygiene, and followed safe distancing best practices.
Ambassador Paschall thanked the leadership of the Kanifing Municipal Council upon delivery of the items.
He said, “We at the American Embassy are proud to partner with the Council to support your efforts to support your citizens as they battle the Novel Coronavirus. We are reminded at these times that this is a small planet, that we are all brothers and sisters and must all work together to solve problems like these.”
Deputy Mayor Musa Bah expressed his gratitude for the support. The donation to the Kanifing Municipal Council is one of many small-scale programs supporting The Gambia’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. government continues to lead the global response to COVID-19. The United States had allocated $12.5 Billion U.S. dollars to benefit the international COVID-19 Response. More information about the U.S. support for the international COVID-19 Response is available here: https://www.state.gov/update-the-united-states-continues-to-lead-the-global-response-to-covid-19-4/.
Berewuleng Development Organisation in Brikama Suba ward and Sanjonding Development Committee in Busumbala Ward Saturday embarked on rehabilitation of feeder roads within their communities ahead of this year’s rainy season.
The foundation stone for the construction of a D1.7 million new police station project for Police Intervention Unit in Basse was laid on Thursday at a colorful ceremony held in the Upper River Region.
A student at the University of The Gambia has lodged a complaint at the National Human Rights Commission after he accused his lecturer of violating his right.
As part of measures to ameliorate the living condition of many venerable communities in The Gambia, the Indian community in The Gambia on Sunday donated over 250 bags of food items to needy people in the country.
