The Gambia Red Cross Will start livelihood protection for 125 families affected by the state of emergency restriction, the support will include rice and cash as a cushion before the government planned response. Gambia Red Cross will thank all the donors that provide finance.
Buba Darboe, Head of Disaster Management, Gambia Red Cross Society, working with United National Disaster Assessment Team (UNDAC) in Mozambiques on assessment of cyclone and flood disaster victims
Today it was reported by the Director wild lives of the Gambia, that foot and mouth disease is affecting 5000 cattle and 100 have died so far. the disease is viral and there is no known cure for now. the department is doing symptomatic treatment and sensitization.