Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent study conducted in rural areas of The Gambia, published in BMC Public Health, explores the severe effects of water insecurity on households in Kiang West and Basse and highlights various coping strategies that rural residents employ to mitigate the impact of frequent water shortages.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on chronic hepatitis B (HBV) among asymptomatic adults in Africa, particularly highlighting that the need to expand antiviral treatment may not be as urgent as previously thought.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A groundbreaking study in the Gambia reveals that a genetic signature in newborns can accurately predict neonatal sepsis even before any symptoms appear.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Surgical operations at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), Gambia’s main referral hospital, have been suspended for three days following a severe water shortage that has left staff and patients in a state of frustration and uncertainty, Kerr Fatou has revealed.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a vibrant display of community spirit, ECOMIG, in collaboration with the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF), officially launched a month-long Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024. The event kicked off with a spirited route march through the city’s main streets, bringing together participants from various sectors, including the ECOWAS Permanent Mission.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) is undergoing substantial renovations, with contractors working diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule. This reconstruction is a response to the growing demand for enhanced services and the need for new medical departments
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.
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.
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