Recent Events & Activities
Stay updated with our latest missions, equipment donations, training programs, and community outreach initiatives.
Children Surgery International Medical Mission
Saikou Beyai joined Children Surgery International's medical mission team, led by Dr. Karen Resch, providing life-changing surgical care to 26 children—11 general surgery cases and 15 urology cases. The team provided hands-on teaching, evaluated walk-in patients, and supported Gambian colleagues with urgent pediatric cases.
Anesthesia Equipment Donation to Bundung Hospital
Dr. Mamadi Cham received our donation of anesthesia consumables including LMAs, endotracheal tubes, surgical gloves, and oral airways at Bundung Maternal & Child Hospital. These supplies, collected by Alieu in Tennessee throughout 2024, will directly support surgical procedures and patient care.
CRNA Collaboration with Children Surgery International
Saikou Beyai, CRNA of Roots Health, joined Children Surgery International at EFSTH, working alongside one of the 11 anesthesia machines donated by Roots Health to provide enhanced surgical care.
Military CRNA Airway Trauma Management Training
CPT Francis Mendy, CRNA (center), assisted fellow military CRNAs on Airway Trauma Management during an annual military training in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, demonstrating international collaboration in advanced anesthesia techniques.
$200,000 Medical Equipment Donation
Roots Health Gambia successfully donated $200,000 worth of critical medical equipment to healthcare facilities across The Gambia, significantly enhancing surgical and anesthesia capabilities nationwide.
Medical Donation from Prosser Memorial Hospital
Jobarteh and Cham accepted a generous donation of medical items from Prosser Memorial Hospital in Prosser, Washington, strengthening our partnership and expanding our equipment inventory.
Ronald Caulk Memorial Grant Award
Roots Health was honored to receive the 2022 Ronald Caulk Memorial Grant of $1,000 from Our Hearts Your Hands. "Your work in Gambia would have pleased Ron greatly," noted Dr. Jackie Rowles, President of OHYH and IFNA.
Featured in AANA: CRNAs Address Need in The Gambia
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists featured Roots Health's mission, highlighting our work addressing critical anesthesia training and resource needs in The Gambia.
$125,000 Medical Supplies to Ministry of Health
Conteh, CRNA, of Roots Health presented $125,000 worth of medical, anesthesia, and surgical supplies to The Gambia Ministry of Health at BMCH, Bundung, marking a significant milestone in our partnership.
Biomedical Equipment Training Workshop
Conducted comprehensive hands-on training for local technicians on equipment maintenance and repair, building sustainable capacity for medical device management across multiple facilities.
Medical Textbook Distribution
Distributed over 500 medical textbooks and educational resources to students and healthcare professionals at the University of The Gambia School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
16,000+ Surgical Gloves Distribution
Completed the distribution of over 16,000 pairs of surgical gloves to 13 healthcare facilities across The Gambia, addressing critical supply shortages in perioperative care.
Networking with Nurse Anesthesia Trainees
Cham, CRNA, engaged with local Nurse Anesthesia trainees, providing mentorship and establishing relationships that would form the foundation of our ongoing training programs.
Medical Mission Needs Assessment
Cham, CRNA, performed a comprehensive medical mission needs-based assessment with the leadership of EFSTH hospital, identifying critical gaps in anesthesia services and equipment.
