The Gambia

Children’s deaths in The Gambia and Indonesia: What to know
Tainted cough syrups pulled from the shelves after they were linked to dozens of deaths.
Published On 24 Oct 2022
Indonesia says child deaths from acute kidney injury rise to 133
A ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescriptions and sales will be narrowed to 102 products being investigated.
Published On 22 Oct 2022
Indonesia bans all syrup, liquid medicines after 99 child deaths
Ban comes as health authorities probe an unexplained rise this year in children’s deaths from acute kidney injury.
Published On 19 Oct 2022
India finds serious breaches, halts production over Gambia deaths
WHO report says the Maiden Pharmaceuticals medicine may be linked to deaths of dozens of children in the African nation.
Published On 12 Oct 2022

WHO chief earlier said the UN agency is investigating deaths in the African country.

Dozens of kids died from kidney injuries that may be linked to contaminated cough & cold syrups made by an Indian firm.

At least 28 children died from kidney failure linked to a paracemol syrup but ministry said it could also be E. coli.

Political activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng died after torture and beating in detention for leading a peaceful march.

Grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after pandemic and economic crisis.

The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.

Prosecutors say Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained millions of dollars by stealing public funds and soliciting bribes.

Yahya Jammeh has been accused of murder, rape, torture and other alleged crimes committed in his more than 20-year rule.

A museum outside the capital is attempting to educate Gambians on abuses committed under former leader Yahya Jammeh.

Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader’s hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.

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