President's update: AMA26 is nearly here, rural and remote Medicare access, misinformation, and more

2 new health posts in CRR to reduce medicare travel burden

These health posts would provide first aid, manage childbirth complications, and arrange referrals, among other services.  “These projects are all social, especially health facilities. People travel a long distance to access health facilities. That is why we decided to build health posts in remote areas, so that women can access health facilities easily and it can also help with their welfare,” President Barrow told journalists shortly after ina…

President's update: AMA26 is nearly here, rural and remote Medicare access, misinformation, and more

Happy Friday!  This column is predominantly about the events and topics, and occasional musings that have occupied my week but before I plunge into that this time around, I’d like to take a moment.