Dr Gloria Folson, a nutritionist with the University of Ghana, called upon the youth of Africa to embrace healthy eating habits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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