{"id":90111,"date":"2025-11-14T06:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/daru-mbayen-alkalo-urges-barrow-on-electricity-and-health"},"modified":"2025-11-14T06:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:48:05","slug":"daru-mbayen-alkalo-urges-barrow-on-electricity-and-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/daru-mbayen-alkalo-urges-barrow-on-electricity-and-health","title":{"rendered":"Daru Mbayen Alkalo Urges Barrow on Electricity and Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Alagie Mbaye, the Alkalo of Daru Mbayen in the Central River Region, has appealed to President Adama Barrow for the provision of electricity and improved healthcare services during a \u201cMeet the People Tour\u201d stop in the village on 12 November 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the gathering, the Alkalo highlighted the community\u2019s continued lack of electricity, noting that residents have not been informed of any plans for future installation. He further emphasized the urgent need for a health facility, explaining that women must travel long distances to access maternal and nursing care, often transported on donkey carts in emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are the difficulties we face, and we want the president to help us,\u201d Alkalo Mbaye said.<\/p>\n<p>He also requested a grinding machine and support for renovating the village\u2019s grain store. Despite the challenges, the Alkalo expressed gratitude for development initiatives already brought to the community, including the construction of a mosque, a garden, and the provision of clean water.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the concerns, Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, acknowledged the requests but cautioned that building a hospital is a significant undertaking. He noted that even advanced nations do not have hospitals in every locality.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Bah explained that President Barrow\u2019s administration has provided community ambulances to ease access to existing health facilities. He stated that while constructing a full hospital may not be feasible, the village could request a health post through the Ministry of Health. He added that the government is currently constructing a major hospital in a nearby village, which will serve Daru Mbayen and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>The minister further assured the Alkalo that a grinding machine would be provided, advising the village leaders to coordinate with the regional governor. On the issue of renovating the village magazine, he encouraged community members to contribute: \u201cThere are things we must do on our own,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Alagie Mbaye, the Alkalo of Daru Mbayen in the Central River Region, has appealed to President Adama Barrow for the provision of electricity and improved healthcare services during a \u201cMeet the People Tour\u201d stop in the village on 12 November 2025. 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