Farafenni General Hospital Dismisses Whatson Gambia's Ambulance Story As False

By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter

Farafenni, North Bank Region — The management of Farafenni General Hospital has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media suggesting that the hospital was unable to dispatch an ambulance to assist an alleged assault victim because the vehicle had been assigned to a presidential tour.

In a clarification issued on March 29, 2026, hospital authorities described the publication as misleading and inaccurate, stressing that none of the hospital’s ambulances were ever deployed for the presidential convoy.

According to the hospital management, presidential movements are always accompanied by ambulances from the State House, which operate independently and do not rely on ambulances stationed at public health facilities across the country.

The hospital further explained that the patient involved in the incident—who was reportedly assaulted in Farafenni—was escorted to the facility by the police and promptly received medical attention from clinicians on duty at the Accident and Emergency Unit.

Medical personnel immediately attended to the patient upon arrival, and hospital officials confirmed that she is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment.

The management reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality healthcare services and maintaining the trust and confidence of the public.

“We remain committed to providing quality healthcare services at all times and value the trust and confidence the public places in us,” the hospital stated.

The clarification was issued by Mr. Sainey Dibba, Public Relations Officer of Farafenni General Hospital, who also urged members of the public and media outlets to verify information before publication to prevent the spread of misinformation that could undermine confidence in the country’s healthcare system.