It is now reported that 70 children have died from AKI while the number of children suffering from the condition has not been announced by the Government until now. Not only is the Gambia Government lackadaisical in responding to this crisis but it has also neither been transparent nor demonstrated […]
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The Death of 69 Children: Mr. President, you can as well call it “Mass Murder”
“I believe the children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way show them all the beauty they possess inside, give them a sense of pride to make it easier, let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be”. Greatest love of all. So […]
US Embassy extends condolences to bereaved families whose children died of AKI disease
Public Statement The United States Embassy in Banjul extends its deepest condolences to the families that have lost precious children due to Acute kidney Injury (AKI). As partners supporting the health and well-being of The Gambia and in response to a request from the Gambian Ministry of Health, the United […]
Press release: EFSTH urges the public to report any abnormalities among children
Press Release EFSTH management wishes to inform the general public that there is a rare condition currently under observation in the Paediatric Outpatient. Samples were collected from the affected children and awaiting results from the lab. They present with diarrhoea, vomiting and reduced urination output. It is severe and already […]