The ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), through Ghana Company 9 (GHANCOY 9), has donated a range of essential medical supplies to the Essau General Hospital in the North Bank Region on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
The items, presented by the Company Commander of GHANCOY 9, Lieutenant Colonel Ronne Yaw Agbemafle, forms part of the ongoing civil–military cooperation efforts of the contingent to support communities within its area of operations.
During the donation, Lieutenant Colonel Agbemafle reaffirmed the commitment of ECOMIG to supporting the wellbeing of host communities in addition to maintaining peace and stability. He emphasised that the gesture reflects the partnership the mission has with local institutions.
Receiving the items, Administrator of the hospital, Mr Almami Fofana thanked ECOMIG GHANCOY 9 for the gesture, noting that the supplies would go a long way in improving patient care and addressing some of the logistical challenges faced by the hospital. He described the donation as timely and impactful, particularly in supporting emergency care and routine medical services.
The initiative further strengthened the cordial relationship between ECOMIG GHANCOY 9 and the people of Essau, underscoring the role of the mission in promoting both security and humanitarian support across The Gambia.