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Audit Launched at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital Amidst Fraud Allegations

Jarai Jallow May 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the wake of fraud allegations at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), an audit has been initiated to investigate claims of corruption and mismanagement. The decision for an audit follows a series of heated exchanges between the chairman of the hospital’s board, Dr. Adama Sallah, and the deputy chief medical director, Dr. Abubacarr Jagne.

Barrow Government Inaugurates Modern Health Facility in Kiang West

Frederic Tendeng May 17, 2024

The Barrow Government has reinforced its commitment to enhancing the country’s health infrastructure by inaugurating the Alkali Nyakudi Health Centre in Jali village, Kiang West. This initiative is part of the broader goal of providing all-inclusive health services across rural Gambia.

KSrelief Volunteer Medical Team Saves Gambian Teen’s Life with Successful 11kg Tumor Removal

Frederic Tendeng May 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The volunteer medical team of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) successfully removed an 11-kilogram tumor from a 17-year-old female patient from the Republic of The Gambia in a nearly four-hour operation at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.

Health Experts Urge The Gambia’s National Assembly to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation

Frederic Tendeng May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia is currently embroiled in a national debate regarding the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C), with discussions intensifying following the passage of a bill seeking to repeal the ban on FGM. Amidst this debate, a group of expert gynaecologists and doctors specializing in women’s health have issued a public statement urging the National Assembly to maintain the current laws prohibiting FGM.

India Revokes States’ Power to Issue Export Licenses for Drugs 2 Years After Gambian Kids Contamination

Frederic Tendeng May 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI) – India’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO), has revoked the authority of state licensing authorities to issue no objection certificates (NOC) for the export of unapproved, banned, or new drugs. This decision follows reports of substandard Indian drugs causing health issues in several countries.

Microneedle Patch Shows Promise as Safe and Effective Measles Vaccine for Children

Frederic Tendeng May 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a groundbreaking trial conducted in The Gambia, researchers have discovered that a vaccine patch, no larger than a standard sticking plaster, could be a game-changer in the fight against measles. The trial suggests that this innovative device could offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional injections, particularly in remote areas where transportation and storage of vaccines pose significant challenges.

Gambia – Study Identifies Disparities in Factors Influencing Child Fever Care-seeking

Frederic Tendeng April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – A recent study published in the Malaria Journal sheds light on the challenges and influences affecting the care-seeking behavior of mothers for children with fever in The Gambia. The study, based on data from the 2019–20 Demographic and Health Survey, highlights the importance of understanding these factors to improve malaria control strategies in the country.

WHO Expresses Concern Over Attempt to Repeal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng April 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRAZZAVILLE) – The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has expressed deep concern over recent efforts to repeal the law banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. Dr. Moeti highlighted the severe impact of FGM on the health and well-being of women and girls, not only in The Gambia but also across the globe.

MRCG Commemorates World Immunisation Week, Celebrates 50 Years of Global Immunisation

Frederic Tendeng April 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (FAJARA) – The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM) is joining the global community in celebrating World Immunisation Week, which runs from 24th to 30th April. This year’s celebration is particularly special as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), highlighting the tremendous progress made in global immunisation efforts and the crucial role of vaccination in public health.

Elevated Housing Reduces Malaria Mosquito Entry, Study Finds

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A recent study conducted in rural Gambia has shed light on how raising houses off the ground can significantly reduce the entry of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The study, focusing on the behavior of Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, found that elevating a house by 2 meters and leaving the space underneath open can lead to a 53% reduction in mosquito entry.

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