Doctors at the Gambia’s main referral hospital have raised concern over the hospital’s heavy dependence on cylinders as the only oxygen source. Currently, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul is challenged by oxygen issues. According to information gathered by JollofNews, the hospital has no other oxygen source than[Read More…]
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Gambia: Dump-Site Sprouts Behind Prisons’ Juvenile Wing
An illegal dump-site is sprouting up just behind the juvenile wing of the State Central Prisons in Old Jeshwang, JollofNews has discovered. The pathway between the prison and Charles Fowli’s is strewn with waste. The situation could apparently lead to serious environmental, health and safety issues if grave is not[Read More…]
In AKI Deaths, Gov’t Urged To Hold Accountable Maiden Pharmaceuticals
The National Assembly Select Committee on Health on Tuesday released its much-awaited report, urging Gambia government to hold Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd accountable for the death of dozens of children. “The government should pursue legal action against Maiden Pharmaceuticals for exporting contaminated drugs to The Gambia with the Atlantic brand name,”[Read More…]
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