November 01, 2022
Gambia: UNICEF, USAID Hand Over 22 Washing Stations to MoH
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) with funding from The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) last Thursday handed over hand… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Gambia: GADHOH Trained On CHE, Production of Reusable Sanitary Pad
Members of The Gambia Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) were recently sensitization and trained by the Association on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Gambia: Barrow Summons Emergency Cabinet Meeting On AKI Deaths In Gambia
The president of the republic, His Excellency Adama Barrow has said that the recent Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outbreak in the country is a challenging time for the government,… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Gambia: Pipeline Community Association Holds Blood Donation Camp
Contributing its quota to The Gambia blood bank, the Pipeline Community Association last Saturday held a daylong blood donation campat the late Daddy Jobe's Junction in Pipeline. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Gambia: Our Products Not Behind Gambia Deaths - Maiden Pharmaceuticals Md
Naresh Goyal, managing director of Maiden Pharmaceuticals - which is in the dock for allegedly causing deaths of 66 children in The Gambia - on Tuesday claimed their products had… Read more »
Gambia: Tanka Tanka Matron Says Illicit Drugs Do Not Cause Mental Health
Omar Bojang, the matron at Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital has said that illicit drugs are not the main cause of mental health sickness. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Gambia: Mothers Blame Govt Amid Children Deaths
Amid a spat of controversial statements from Gambians due to the deaths of 69 children linked to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), mothers have spoken to this medium, blaming The Gambia… Read more »
Africa: Child Mortality in Africa - An Infectious Disease Perspective
Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, more especially in low and middle-income countries, particularly in young children. Read more »
Gambia: Police Preliminary Findings Reveal 50k Bottles of Contaminated Baby Syrups
According to a statement on the Police preliminary investigation report into the death of 69 children in The Gambia, investigations so far revealed that Atlantic Pharmaceuticals… Read more »
Gambia: Economic Intelligence: Surveillance, Mystery Shopping and Processing
Health and taxation must be revisited with vigour and determination to investigate, track then sanction. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Gambia: WCAG Supports Tanka Tanka
Women and Children Aid - The Gambia (WCAG) on Thursday donated necessary items to Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital. Read more »
Gambia: Citizens' Alliance Saddened By Demise of 66 Innocent Children
The Citizens' Alliance (CA) has expressed deep saddeness and shock by the demise of sixty-six (66) innocent children who lost their lives due to Acute Kidney Infection caused by… Read more »
Gambia: Victims' Centre Chair Says Death of 69 Children Will Be Documented As Atrocity
Sheriff Kijera, the chairman of The Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations has claimed that the Programmes and Documentation Unit of the Victims' Centre would… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Says Children Died of Aki Not At Much Variance With Data
Addressing the nation on Friday regarding the deaths of children from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), President Adama Barrow stated that the child mortality figure of 66 is not at much… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Mourns Deaths of 69 Children
UDP mourns the tragic and avoidable deaths of 69 Gambian Children from Acute Kidney Injury-AKI, our hearts and prayers are with bereaved families. This news is incredibly sad and… Read more »
Gambia: Health Minister Announces 3 More Deaths of Children
During a press conference held at the Ministry of Health on Saturday, Minister Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh confirmed additional deaths of three children due to the Acute Kidney… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyers Urge Govt to Probe Death of 69 Children, Punish Culprits
The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) and the Female Lawyers Association (FLAG) are saddened to learn of the untimely deaths of 69 Gambian children from Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI)… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Gambia: WHO Probing Indian Cough Syrup After 66 Children Die
Geneva (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Red Cross, UN Volunteers Support 11 Families With First Aid Boxes
The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), the main First Aid provider in The Gambia last Friday in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers distributed First Aid boxes to 11… Read more »
Africa: Long-Term Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic On Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Since late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading globally. The pandemic has affected all aspects of global society and has caused specific challenges for both the… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Gambia: Over 200 Inmates, Prison Officers Vaccinated Against Covid-19
Over 200 inmates and prison officers have been vaccinated against covid-19, according to the director general of the Gambia Prison Service (GPS). Read more »
September 20, 2022
Gambia: A Unique Role - Gambian Entertainers Influence Fans to Get Covid-19 Jabs
Local entertainers have disclosed that they used music to positively influence followers to get vaccinated against Covid-19, according to those who spoke to The Point. Read more »
Africa: Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Gambia: Govt Gets 1st Ever Medical Oxygen Plant
The Gambia has started generating medical oxygen from an oxygen plant within government facilities, according to an announcement by the management of the Edward Francis Small… Read more »
Gambia: Child Protection Agency Gravely Concerned About Deaths of 40 Children
On the margins of growing concerns of deaths and health complication posed by kidney problems in The Gambia, the Child Protection Alliance (CPA) has made it known that it has… Read more »