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

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.

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Expert Testifies in Murder Trial of Ousainou Bojang and Sister Amie Bojang

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Professor Gabriel Ogun, the head of pathology and laboratory medicines at Edward Francis Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), testified as the seventh witness (PW7) in the alleged murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang. The trial, presided over by Justice Jaiteh, saw Professor Ogun, a senior staff member with an extensive academic background in pathology and medicine, present crucial evidence regarding the postmortem examinations of two deceased police officers, Pateh Jallow and Sang J Gomez, conducted in September 2023.

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

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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Ministry of Education Calls for Collaboration with Football Federation on Student Scouting

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia has issued a statement banning the Gambia Football Federation’s (GFF) scouting activities involving students of different age categories in schools. While acknowledging the importance of talent identification in sports, the Ministry emphasized the need to prioritize students’ education.

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