WHO Donates Ambulances, Oxygen Units to Boost Gambia’s Emergency Care.
By Raymond Enoch
The Gambia’s emergency healthcare system received a significant boost today with the handover of two new ambulances and 20 oxygen units from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The official ceremony, held at the Quadrangle in Banjul, marks a fresh milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen rapid medical response and improve access to lifesaving oxygen, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
According to the Government, the new ambulances will enhance timely referrals and emergency transport, while the additional oxygen units are expected to save more lives in critical care, accident and emergency cases, and maternal and child health emergencies across the country.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to the World Health Organization for their continued support and partnership in advancing quality healthcare for all Gambians,” officials said at the event, describing the gesture as a reaffirmation of WHO’s long-standing commitment to the Gambia’s health sector.
The donation is part of ongoing collaboration between the Government of The Gambia and WHO to strengthen health systems, improve service delivery, and ensure that no community is left behind in accessing essential and emergency care.
