Ahmadou Lamin Samateh
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is the Minister for Health, where he advocates for the improvement of the health system in the region. He recently acknowledged the collaborative efforts required to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly during the unveiling of the Basse Minor Health Centre, which aims to enhance accessibility for all citizens.
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Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, minister for health, highlighted some statistics regarding the country’s water, hygiene and sanitation indicators.
VP Jallow presides over stakeholder Climate Resilient Joint sector review
Gambia· 2026-01-28
Health Minister Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh visited the Teaching Hospital following the fire outbreak at the paediatric ward.
Health Minister says EFSTH pediatric ward fire under control, babies safeGambia· 2026-01-16
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, minister of Health, described the deceased as a man whose life was a testament to the highest-level commitment to the health of 'our nation'.
VP Jallow launches book on History of Public Health in The GambiaGambia· 2026-01-11
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is among the leaders at the conference addressing Lassa fever.
West African Health Ministers Unite to Push for Lassa Fever Vaccine | News
Liberia· 2025-09-15
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is among the leaders at the conference addressing Lassa fever.
West African Health Ministers Unite to Push for Lassa Fever Vaccine | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-13Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is the Minister for Health in The Gambia.
Health Ministry delivers 2 ambulances to Bati Njol, Tamba AngalaiseGambia· 2025-08-25
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh was speaking recently as he inspected ongoing works at Njau Health Centre.
Barrow inherited dilapidated health infrastructure – Minister SamatehGambia· 2025-08-19
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is the minister for health who disclosed the upgrading of Bwiam General Hospital.
Gov’t spends over D290M to upgrade Bwiam General HospitalGambia· 2025-08-17
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, minister for Health, also addressed the gathering, describing the workshop as a timely platform to harmonise national and international efforts toward achieving the SDG 6 targets.
Gambia, partners move to strengthen capacity for achieving SDG 6Gambia· 2025-08-12
Minister for Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh praised the KGH Board, management, and staff for their commitment to innovation and self-reliance in healthcare delivery.
D4.3M accident & emergency unit opens at Kanifing General HospitalGambia· 2025-08-06
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister for Health, stated that strengthening the health system is a collective responsibility.
Rainbow Foundation unveils new Basse minor health centerGambia· 2025-06-20
