Gam Med

A group of UK based medics helping to support and improve healthcare in the Gambia

24/07/2026

🚢 And it’s on its way… from Brighton to Banjul! 🇬🇧➡️🇬🇲

Early this morning, our shipping container began its journey to The Gambia, packed to the brim with vital medical equipment that has been so generously donated by Brighton General Hospital.

Our incredible GamMed team spent last weekend back on packing duty, carefully loading every item and making sure every inch of space was utilised.

This equipment will make an enormous difference to our Gambian colleagues and, most importantly, to the patients they care for every single day. From essential hospital equipment to everyday clinical necessities, these donations will help improve patient care and support life-changing surgery during our outreach programmes.

A huge thank you to Brighton General Hospital for your continued generosity and unwavering support. Your donations will have a lasting impact on countless lives, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership.

Together, we’re helping to change lives—one shipment at a time. 💙

11/07/2026

Today, the GamMed team came out in force!

In just two hours, our incredible team filled an entire shipping container with vital medical equipment destined for The Gambia. Among the donations were over 40 hospital beds, which will be shared between the Ndemban and Banjul sites of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, helping to improve patient care where it is needed most.

Alongside the beds, Brighton General Hospital generously donated much-needed mattresses, bedside tables, drug trolleys and other essential furniture. These items will make a tremendous difference to the comfort, dignity and recovery of patients receiving care.

Every piece of equipment loaded today represents kindness, generosity and hope. None of this would be possible without the support of our volunteers, donors and partner organisations.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed. Whether your donation is big or small, it all makes a lasting impact on the lives of patients in The Gambia. ❤️🇬🇲

02/06/2026

Many of the children that arrive in the GamMed clinic have lived for years with severe and life-changing injuries, enduring pain, disability, and challenges that most of us can scarcely imagine. Yet despite everything they have faced, they arrive with remarkable strength, resilience, and hope.

What continues to inspire us most is their determination. Only days after surgery, many are already taking their first steps, pushing through discomfort, embracing rehabilitation, and working tirelessly towards a brighter future. Their bravery is nothing short of incredible.

As the GamMed team, it is an absolute privilege to be part of their journey. To perform surgery that can relieve pain, restore function, and help these children reclaim the opportunities and quality of life they deserve is both humbling and deeply rewarding.

20/05/2026

Members of the GamMed team were truly honoured to have attended the Buckingham Palace “The Not Forgotten” Garden Party, hosted by The Princess Royal.

It was a true privilege to be invited to such a special occasion celebrating the incredible work of The Not Forgotten, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of veterans and serving military personnel living with injury, illness and isolation — bringing people together, lifting spirits and restoring dignity and confidence.

We were incredibly grateful for the opportunity to discuss our work in The Gambia and raise awareness of the importance of our outreach trips and ongoing support.

A memorable and humbling experience for the team. 🇬🇧✨ TheGambia Outreach Honoured

30/04/2026

Although the GamMed team are all now back home and back to their normal day jobs, The Gambia, our patients, and our colleagues are never far from our thoughts. ❤️

As a team, we continue to closely follow our patients’ progress, ensuring they are recovering well following their life-changing surgery. We remain in constant communication with our doctors and nursing colleagues on the ground, offering advice and support whenever needed.

Behind the scenes, preparations for the next stage of our mission are already well underway. We currently have a huge amount of vital medical equipment ready to be shipped out on the next container. Much of this equipment will play a major role in helping to modernise the hospital and improve comfort and care for patients during their stay, alongside the daily essentials needed to keep theatres and wards running effectively.

We are also excited to confirm that our next two outreach trips are now planned, with patients already identified to return for review appointments and, where necessary, further surgery.

The work does not stop when we leave — the commitment to our patients and colleagues continues every single day. 🇬🇲

13/04/2026

It’s been two weeks since the GamMed team returned home from their recent outreach trip to The Gambia 🇬🇲

Since arriving back, the team has remained closely connected, continuing to monitor the recovery of our post-operative patients. We are incredibly proud to share that of the 43 patients who received life-changing surgery, only one remains in hospital — and she is progressing well following her complex procedure.

Back home, conversations are still filled with reflections on what was truly an unforgettable experience. New friendships were formed, powerful moments were shared, and the impact of the work continues to resonate with us all.

As the GamMed team continues to grow, we are already looking ahead to our November trip. Preparations are underway to ensure we deliver the very best perioperative care to patients in The Gambia.

Please continue to support us being either texting “HELP” to 70577 to donate £5 or text “GIVE” to 70595 to donate £10.

Thank you to everyone who supports and believes in our mission 🇬🇧🇬🇲

Alternatively visit our website www.gammed.co.uk and simply click donate

07/04/2026

🇬🇧🇬🇲 Make a difference today with a simple text 🇬🇲🇬🇧

Every message you send helps support vital medical care, surgical interventions and teaching and training in The Gambia.

📱 Text HELP to 70577 to donate £5
📱 Text GIVE to 70595 to donate £10

100% of your support goes directly to making a real impact where it’s needed most.

Standard network rates apply. To donate a specific amount, text HELP or GIVE to the Gam Med number above. You’ll receive no further communications from Gam Med. Gam Med Charity receives 100% of the donation. For more information, visit www.gam-med.co.uk.

31/03/2026

Our week in numbers 🇬🇧🇬🇲

29/03/2026

Our first trip of 2026 complete 🇬🇧🇬🇲
Full round up coming in the next few days!

27/03/2026

Today marked GamMeds’ last full day of operating — and what a day it was.

From start to finish, every theatre was utilised to its fullest, with the team working tirelessly to deliver care as efficiently as possible. Across the hospital, it was incredibly busy: new patients arriving through A&E, while those already on the wards required ongoing surgical input.

There was constant movement behind the scenes, with beds being carefully managed to maintain flow — from recovery through to the surgical wards — ensuring we could continue bringing patients into theatre without delay.

Beyond theatre, the nursing team stepped up once again, supporting the resuscitation department with a critically ill patient. Meanwhile, physiotherapists worked relentlessly to mobilise patients and prepare them for safe, timely discharge — helping free up much-needed bed space.

And 12 hours later… our team is still operating.

An extraordinary effort from an exceptional team…both GamMed and our fabulous local colleagues 🇬🇲🇬🇧

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