Bansang Hospital Appeal

23/12/2025

CEO Dr Njie is a most worthy recipient of this prestigious award in recognition of his commitment to to serving the rural poor. Congratulations.

12/12/2025

04/12/2025

Honouring Dedication at Bansang Hospital

Today, we proudly recognize one of our outstanding staff members Nurse Tacko Kandeh.

Tacko represents the true spirit of nursing: commitment, compassion, and consistency. Every day, she works tirelessly to ensure that every patient under her care receives the highest standard of service, comfort, and attention.

Her dedication does not go unnoticed. As our CEO shared:

“When I came to review my patient for surgery in the morning, Tacko, the night nurse, had already completed all the preoperative management perfectly. This is what we need.”

These words reflect the level of professionalism and responsibility she brings to her work. Whether on a busy night shift or handling delicate tasks, Nurse Tacko always delivers with excellence.

We are truly grateful for the service she continues to render to the people of Bansang and the surrounding communities. Her impact is felt by her patients, colleagues, and the entire hospital.

Thank you, Nurse Tacko Kandeh, for your unwavering dedication. You are valued, appreciated, and celebrated.

02/12/2025

🎁 Festive Hope Appeal: Help Open Bansang’s ICU ✨

It’s Giving Tuesday - a global day of generosity - and the perfect moment to make a life-changing impact.

We’re so close to completing the first ever six-bed Intensive Care Unit at Bansang General Hospital - a lifeline for more than 600,000 people. Right now, the hospital relies on a cramped 3-bed room for all intensive care… so this new ICU will be truly transformational. 💙

Thanks to the partnership between BHA and Power Up Gambia, the structure is up. Now, as part of our Festive Hope Appeal, we urgently need your help to complete the final hospital-grade finishing. 🛠️🏥

To open the ICU, we must raise £25,000 to complete essential facilities and equipment, including:

🛏️ ICU beds • 📟 monitors • 💨 oxygen • ❄️ air-con • 🚿 plumbing • 🔌 electrics • 🧱 tiling & finishing — plus sustainable medical equipment to keep the ICU running for many years.

The medical team, led by Senior Nursing Officer Mr Lamin S Camara, has already completed advanced Critical Care training — they’re ready to deliver lifesaving treatment 24/7 the moment the doors open. ❤️‍🩹

✨ Want to see the full story and the amazing progress so far?

Read our Winter Newsletter 👉 https://mailchi.mp/fc8029c73238/winter-newsletter-and-fundraiser-2025-26

🎁 On this Giving Tuesday, be part of the Festive Hope Appeal — help us open the ICU!
Donate today 👉 https://donorbox.org/bha-winter-appeal-2025

Every donation brings us closer 🙏💙

30/11/2025

Grant, Alexia & Anita; all of whom contribute so much to the hub in many different ways (with Anita also dedicating her life to the Bansang Hospital Appeal).

www.justgiving.com/campaign/ldhstandwithus

Hub life is never easy. These beautiful humans, for whom the CEO of the hub is grateful to call them family, make it that much easier! Not in shot is husband and father, Steve, without whom we would NEVER have been able to share as many computers to households without 💕

18/11/2025

On the 13th November, 2025, Basse District Hospital labour ward received an emergency referral of a 34 year old woman Gravida 7, in her seventh pregnancy, who was involved in a motorbike accident sustaining a severe knock on the abdomen. The patient was received by the labour ward team headed by our able Officer in Charge, Dr. Edrisa Jawo, where she was resuscitated and subsequently referred to Bansang General Hospital.

Findings of the surgery were a Ruptured Spleen and Laceration on the Liver.
Among the surgeons were Dr. Edrisa Jawo, the OIC of Basse District Hospital, Dr. Esmeralda, Dr. Yohannys, Dr. Alceviadez, Mr. Omar Gibba, the Anaesthetist nurse and Sira Kandeh.The patient was saved after 3 hours in surgery.

We thank Dr. Edrisa Jawo and the Bansang surgical team for the quick intervention in order to safe the patient's life.

We remind the General public to take all safety precautions when ploughing on the road.
Basse District Hospital remain committed in providing a comprehensive Obstetric emergency services to the general population.

12/11/2025

Another first for Bansang General Hospital. Loving the collaboration between the two hospitals and a warm welcome to to Dr Anu Paul.

10/11/2025

One of today’s tasks: water lily hunting! 🌸🙃

Did you know? Friends of BHA generously funded a Tilapia Fish Farm right within the hospital grounds. This incredible initiative ensures that patients have access to fish protein - a vital part of their diet that supports recovery and healing.

The water lilies we were looking for play an important role too! They provide shade and shelter for the fish, help control algae, oxygenate the water, and even serve as an additional food source.

A big well done to our amazing Environmental Team, led by Lasan, for their continued dedication and innovative work. 👏💚

You can help support projects like this and make a lasting impact - donate today 💧💙

07/11/2025

Meet six-month-old Amadou 💙

He was born with a club feet and is currently receiving treatment to help correct it. Every two weeks, his plaster cast is gently replaced as part of this life-changing process.

It was such a pleasure to meet Tijan, our amazing Club Foot Coordinator. Over the past five years, Tijan has successfully treated 485 babies, a truly incredible achievement that has transformed so many young lives.

We’re thrilled to welcome Tijan to the Bansang Family, and Amadou’s family are deeply grateful for this vital care, provided completely free of charge.

The photo shows Amadou’s club feet, and thanks to Tijan’s skill and dedication, his journey to recovery is well underway. Even more inspiring, Tijan is now training local staff to continue offering this life-changing treatment , giving every baby and child affected the chance to grow up healthy and active. 🌍💪

03/11/2025

Our happy chickens have started laying, just look at all those eggs and the size of the birds. Big thank you to Lasana and Mr Jammeh who guided us through the process of raising healthy chickens that will provide essential protein that is an essential part of the patients diet during recovery. Presently they need to sell the eggs so that they can build up the supply of chicken feed. 👏