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Gambia’s Medicines Regulator Recalls Substandard Indian Drugs Amid Growing Concerns Over Quality Control

Awa Colley October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of two medicinal products found to be substandard during routine market surveillance. This move comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health, following the detection of degradation in the medications, which were still within their expiry period.

Scandinavian Biopharma Completes Successful Pediatric Phase IIb ETVAX® Trial in The Gambia

Awa Colley October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Scandinavian Biopharma has announced the successful completion of its Phase IIb pediatric trial for ETVAX®, a groundbreaking vaccine candidate aimed at combating enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), commonly referred to as traveler’s diarrhea. The trial, which was conducted in The Gambia

The Gambia Among 15 Countries to Benefit from WHO’s $1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Platform

Frederic Tendeng September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has been selected as one of 15 countries to benefit from a landmark initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). The $1.5 billion Primary Health Financing Platform, launched under the ‘Health Impact Investment Platform,’ aims to strengthen primary health care systems in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that vulnerable communities are better equipped to handle future health crises.

Gambian Authorities Order Immediate Recall of Dove Soap Containing Banned Substance

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of the Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap, 100g, with batch number 81832M 08, following concerns about the product’s safety.

No Mpox Cases Detected in The Gambia, Confirms Ministry of Health

Awa Colley August 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health of The Gambia has announced that, as of August 30, 2024, there are no confirmed cases of Mpox in the country

Liver Abscess Management in The Gambia: Effective Strategies Amid Resource Limitations

Frederic Tendeng August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent retrospective study conducted at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul highlights the challenges and outcomes of managing liver abscesses in The Gambia, where advanced medical resources are scarce.

Critical Report Unveils Key Challenges in Gambia’s Medical Education and Healthcare

Jarai Jallow August 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A comprehensive report presented to the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has laid bare significant challenges facing The Gambia’s medical education and healthcare sectors.

Kush – Health Authorities Alert of Surge in Cases and Deaths at Kanifing General Hospital

Kaddy Danso August 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Chief Executive Officer of Kanifing General Hospital, Basiru Drammeh, has raised serious concerns regarding the alarming increase in Kush-related cases and deaths at the hospital. Dr. Drammeh stated that urgent action is needed to address this crisis.

Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Still Fail Cough Syrup Quality Tests Amid Contamination Scandal

Frederic Tendeng July 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (New Delhi) – More than 100 pharmaceutical companies in India have failed cough syrup quality tests, and a whooping 353 batches of cough syrup did not meet quality standards due to contamination with toxins associated with fatal incidents in the Gambia

Dr. Hamadi Sowe Condemns FGM, Strikes Out Theories of Medicalized Practice and Benefits

Mustapha Jarju July 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a exclusive interview with The Gambia Journal, Dr. Hamadi Sowe, a seasoned midwifery professional with over a decade of experience across the Gambia, strongly condemned the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), emphasizing that it holds no health benefits and should not be performed by health practitioners.

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