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Gambia considers end of ban on ‘female genital cutting’
17 Apr 2024 22:19 GMT
… and is associated with severe health risks, according to UNICEF. … proper medical procedure can lead to infection, transmission of HIV, severe … and religious doctrine.
In Gambia, more than 75% of … of Islam.”
Clerics in Gambia have argued over whether cutting …
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Sharp realities: The Gambia threatens to repeal its ban on Female Genital Mutilation
17 Apr 2024 00:24 GMT
… whom have no medical expertise.
The practice is rightly illegal in many … spread of infections such as HIV, and they are at risk … the expense of their health and being.
The Gambian context portrays this …
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Trends in household out-of-pocket health expenditures and their underlying determinants: explaining variations within African regional economic communities from countries panel data
28 Mar 2024 21:25 GMT
… . This level of government health spending illustrates the lack of government prioritization … percent of people living with HIV had accessed antiretroviral therapy during … .66 USD. Countries such as Gambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, and Tanzania had …
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‘TB remains great public health importance globally’
28 Mar 2024 17:58 GMT
… director of Health Services, Ministry of Health during activities … the deadliest and oldest diseases of humanity.
Minister … HIV& AIDs).
“Annually, an estimated 10 million people fall ill … Samateh revealed that The Gambia has equally registered milestone …
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25 Countries With Limited Access To Healthcare
21 Mar 2024 00:09 GMT
… the development and commercialization of medical treatments. Key innovations include … UNICEF support Mali’s healthcare, focusing on diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, … People: 38 Gambia faces significant challenges in healthcare access, highlighted by …
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Health News Roundup: GSK's new HIV drug formula could support longer dosing intervals; US court to weigh Obamacare mandate to cover HIV drug, cancer screenings and more
04 Mar 2024 21:24 GMT
… health insurers to cover preventive care services including HIV-preventing medication … #39;s fatty liver disease drug lessens scarring in mid- … against the cancer-causing virus. Adar Poonawalla, the … a conference on Monday.
Gambian parliament to discuss bill …
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National Mental Health Program Calls for a Positive Portrayal of People Living with Mental Disabilities
25 Feb 2024 11:14 GMT
… living with mental health conditions surpasses that affected by HIV/AIDS … Momodu Gassama.
In The Gambia, mental health services are severely limited, with … , medication, and outreach services, largely due to minimal budget allocations.
The Gambia …
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“THE WEEKLY PRESCRIPTION: Your dose of National Well-Being” What do you know about your rights & responsibilities as Healthcare patient in the Gambia
14 Feb 2024 14:03 GMT
… testing, and prescription medication without prejudice; confidentiality and … in detail in the Gambia
The patients’ Rights … information on health education and preventable diseases in particular … prevent life threatening diseases such as HIV, AIDS.
Right …
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GAMCOTRAP launches sexual, productive health rights project
07 Feb 2024 19:02 GMT
… Promoting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHRS) of women … in The Gambia, thus threatening women’s health and wellbeing. … particularly in sexual and reproductive health.
“This is a feminist … aimed at addressing poverty, HIV/AIDS and violence …
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Gambia secures US$23M grant to combat AIDS, other diseases
19 Jan 2024 16:59 GMT
… The Gambia, HIV and AIDS continue to be a public health problem, and … further disclosed that a postgraduate medical training program at the Edward … in maternal and child health and communicable disease treatment,” he disclosed, saying …