AWA BOBB

Story: This story shines a light on an often-overlooked group of frontline health workers ambulance and emergency drivers who play a vital but underappreciated role in saving lives. While doctors and nurses are frequently recognized, this report emphasizes that these drivers are the first link in emergency care, ensuring patients reach hospitals safely and on time despite heavy traffic, long distances, and stressful conditions. It is a human-interest story that gives voice and recognition to their daily struggles and sacrifices, while also underscoring the broader reality that healthcare delivery begins long before a patient enters the hospital. By going on the ground to the ambulance unit at Kanifing General Hospital, directly engaging with the drivers, and documenting their experiences, the story captures their resilience, dedication, and sense of duty. Ultimately, it seeks to raise public awareness, inspire greater appreciation, and highlight the hidden contributions of these unsung heroes in The Gambia’s health system.

Published in: October 16, 2025