Construction has begun on a state-of-the-art Containment Level 3 (CL3) laboratory at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, part of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in The Gambia. The project marks a major expansion of the Unit’s capacity to tackle some of the region’s most pressing[Read More…]
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Gambia To Scale Up Efforts To End HIV/AIDS
Gambia’s Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Education, Sanjally Trawally, has expressed government commitment to stepping up efforts with a view to fighting off HIV/AIDS. “World AIDS Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to date, raise awareness about the challenges that remain to achieve the goals[Read More…]
India Doesn’t Respect Us, AKI Victims Group Chair Says
The Chairperson of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) victims’ group, Ebrima Sagnia, took a swipe at Indian authorities, saying they don’t respect victims’ families. He made this remark on Friday as their ongoing case at the Banjul High Court was adjourned for continuation. Up to 19 families have filed a lawsuit[Read More…]