AKI Trial Proper to Begin After Ministry of Health Submits Key Evidence
High Court Judge Justice Ebrima Jaiteh announced on Thursday, 14th November 2024 that the trial for the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) will begin on 21st November 2024, pending the submission of crucial documents from the Ministry of Health to support the plaintiffs' claims.
Justice Jaiteh Condemns Health Minister’s Absence from AKI Court Hearing
High Court Judge, Justice Jaiteh condemned the Health Minister Samateh’s failure to comply with his subpoena in the latest AKI Court case hearing which took place on 11th November 2024. The High Court Judge has now ordered for the Health Minister to appear before him on 14th November 2024.
AKI Court Case Adjourned After Judge Summoned to Parliament
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) legal suit where some 27 bereaved parents have filed for damages against the Government and two Pharmaceutical Companies was adjourned to the 12th of November 2024 after High Court Judge, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh failed to appear at 2:15 pm today 29th October 2024.
Over 150 Cases Pending in Justice Jaiteh’s High Court as AKI Pre Trial Proceeds
The first day of pre trial saw Justice Jaiteh proceed with the trail after a brief break for the Defense to collect his documents to support his argument. However, Justice Jaiteh was adamant as he urged the hearing to proceed citing over 150 cases in his high court to address.
FactSheet: How Gambian MPs Voted on Report Proposing FGM/C Ban be Maintained
This factsheet highlights how members of the sixth legislature voted on the Parliamentary Report prepared by the Joint Committee on Bill to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation / Circumcision.
FactSheet: Almost 1, 000 People in Gambia Killed in Road Accidents in 6 Years
Road traffic accidents in The Gambia have been a cause for concern with the new six lane Bertil Harding Highway identified as one of the most dangerous routes, with 102 accidents reported as of January 2024.
Conflicted MCA Shuts Down Innovarx Global Health
The Gambia’s Medicines Control Agency shut down one of The Gambia’s prominent pharmaceutical companies Innovarx Global Health on 2nd February 2024.
Promise Tracker: How is Gambia Doing on Maternal Mortality Since 2017?
President Barrow told members of the media that his government is committed to addressing maternal mortality which he claims has reduced under his government. Our reporters tracked this promise detailed in the National Development Plan.
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