West Africa German Project e.v has pledged to sponsor Amie Njie, a two year old child with congenital heart disease from Churchills Town, to under heart operation in Germany.

Amie Njie, who was said to be born with congenital heart disease known as Ventricular Septal Defect, was admitted at the RVTH in Banjul.

According to Gabriele Zachau, chairman of the project, the project will cover the travel and operation cost. Upon her return to The Gambia, Amie Njie will also benefit from a six years medical insurance from the project.

He added that the project is looking forward to receiving Amie and her mother in Germany as soon as possible for the heart operation.According to Gabriele Zachau, Amie is the fourth patients that the project has sponsored.