The Canal, which was introduced to reduce malaria in the area, was almost complete before the rains came in July 2019 but sufficiently finished to take the water away from the village. the work was then completed in 2020. Bakau Medical Centre reported that the incidents of malaria had dropped by 74% in the second half of 2019 compared with the second half of 2018. An overwhelming result which has continued year on year.
Since the initial installation, the canal has been maintained by the town council who have ensured the canal is cleared as demonstrated in these photos from 2024.
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Through generous Rotary funding, new play equipment has been installed at Starlight School, Bakau Gambia
moreLook here to find out more about MKGU Rotary Club and what it's all about... Milton Keynes Grand Union Rotary club is a vibrant and dynamic club which celebrates its' 30 year anniversary in 2024.
moreThe winning team of Breege Traynor, Eric Hamilton and John Kelly with Vice President Chris Duff at the MKGU Rotary'End Polio Now' Golf Day
moreOur MKGU Rotary President for 2024/25 is Valerie Cooke. Valerie's chosen charity for 2024/25 is Action4Youth https://www.action4youth.org/. Read more about our work with Action4Youth.. MKGU Rotary Club celebrates its' 30 year anniversary in 2024.
moreFour years on from completion of a significant project to reduce Malaria in The Gambia thanks to the Rotary Club of Milton Keynes Grand Union (MKGU).
moreThe photographic archive for our club is kept on a Flickr account. You can access it using the link below.
moreOur biggest charity effort comes through supporting the organisation of the Extra Mile Challenge annual relay cycling event.
moreWe are putting our funds, together with a grant from the Rotary Foundation to support a drainage improvement project in the Gambia
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