The dermatology unit of Gambia’s main referral hospital is experiencing a surge in the number of patients but the hospital’s pharmacy has few essential medicines for skin complications. More than 40 patients visited the unit on Thursday but some were sent home till next week because the head dermatologist was[Read More…]
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Applicants With Only Voter’s Cards Turned Away From Birth Registration Centres
Birth registration officers have been turning away applicants who could not support their claim of Gambian citizenship with any other document than voter’s card, sources hinted JollofNews. Applicants without any other documents other than voter’s card have been reportedly showing up at registration centres. Sources revealed that most of these[Read More…]
Fuel And Dampening Morale ‘Hamper’ Surveillance As Children Die Of Rare Condition
(JollofNews) – Lack of fuel and demand for allowances by health staff have been reportedly hampering the surveillance activities on a rare condition currently killing children in The Gambia. The outbreak has reportedly killed 28 children with most of the deaths recorded in the Upper River Region. Western Health Region[Read More…]
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