Bipolar Disorder, a Mental Health Condition Affecting Millions
This publication aims to give some brief description of Bipolar Disorder in an attempt to sensitize and destigmatize popular belief against people suffering from this mental health condition. More in the report.
The Gambia Family Planning Association Pushes for HIV Awareness Amidst Low Turnout
The Gambia Family Planning Association (GFPA), a NGO committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights since its inception in 1968, conducted an HIV and AIDS screening event on Saturday, 28th December 2024, at Banjul’s Family Planning Regional Chapter at Long Street. More in the report.
FactCheck: Is Over D5 Billion Allocated to Health in 2025?
Information Minister Dr. Cessay claimed that the 2025 Budget allocates over D5 billion to help. Our reporter got hold of the 2025 Draft Budget to highlight that the Minister had it wrong and only D4.8 billion was allocated to Health in 2025. More in this report.
“Mama’s” Mental Health Worsens, Roams Street After Escaping from Tanka Tanka
After Askanwi posted about an unidentified lady around Kerr Serign junction on 19th November 2024, who was behaving erratically towards people in the streets, our reporter and some passersby assisted her to access medical attention, where she was later taken by the Police to Nemban Clinic.
More in this report.
FactCheck: Does Banjul Have the Highest HIV Infection Rate?
This FactCheck interrogates the Point Newspaper’s front page headline, “Banjul Has Highest HIV Infection Rate.” Our reporter, who has been monitoring HIV statistics in the city since 2017, highlights the differences between where people register and where they are residents. The claim by the Point Newspaper is deemed MISLEADING.
The Sad Reality at the Only Psychiatric Hospital in The Gambia (Tanka Tanka)
The author of this story shares their experience of visiting the country’s only mental health care facility, Tanka Tanka, which needs significant attention and support from the government to provide adequate care to patients suffering from mental health disorders in the country. Read this article to go inside Tanka Tanka.
2024 Quarter Three: Debt Service Overcrowds Gov’t Expenditure in Key Economic Areas
Askanwi’s latest budget analysis shows that Debt Service continues to overcrowd Government’s Expenditure in key economic areas such as health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure in 2024, with the situation expected to worsen in 2025.
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.
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