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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
By Sandy Ong and Emma Bryce Gambiaj.com – There’s mounting evidence that heat is detrimental for pregnant women and their unborn
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