Six midwives have gone on trial in Senegal following the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a public hospital in a case which caused a national outcry. They have been charged with failing to assist a person in danger. Astou Sokhna died last month after reportedly[Read More…]
Health
Gambia To Embark On A Second Round Of Mass Immunization Against Polio
As lab samples have revealed the presence of the polio virus in the country, the Ministry of Health and partners will start a second round of vaccination drive. The four-day mass immunization campaign is scheduled for March 19 – 22, 2022, and children below 5 years will be the leading[Read More…]
MoH, IOM Complete Refurbishment Of Tanka-Tanka Psychiatric Facility
The Gambia’s Ministry of Health officially inaugurated the newly refurbished Tanka-Tanka Psychiatric Facility, the country’s sole psychiatric facility – an initiative supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) through the UN Peacebuilding Fund. With the facility hosting returned migrants with mental health needs, this formed part of IOM’s efforts[Read More…]
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