Another boost in the capacity of the Gambia armed forces medical services (GAF MRS). Over the years, transformation of weaponry and tactics of war has resulted to the evolution of military medicine to meet the demand of contemporary battle field injuries. Six members of The Gambia Armed Forces recently graduated with Advance Diploma in Nursing.
Medical personnel have been on battle fields caring for the sick and wounded, preventing and controlling spread of deadly diseases, managing mass casualties and disposing of human remains. They have contributed immensely to major victories on the battle field through conserving the fighting force for commanders.
