AKI Lawsuit: Lawyers Adopt Final Submissions; Judgment Expected After Court Vacation
All lawyers were in attendance today for the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial as they moved motions for their final written submissions to be adopted by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh. The motions were accepted by the High Court today, 31st July 2026, marking another significant milestone in the landmark case. Justice Jaiteh will set a date for judgement after the court vacation ends on 1st October 2026.
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AKI Lawsuit: Defence Lawyers Absent as Plaintiffs Move Final Written Submissions
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial, in which 27 bereaved parents have filed a lawsuit against the Gambian Government and two pharmaceutical companies, proceeded today with only counsel for the plaintiffs filing their final written submissions for adoption.
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AKI Lawsuit Nears Judgement After Final Witness Testifies
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) lawsuit against The Gambia Government and two pharmaceutical companies has moved closer to judgement after the final witness concluded testimony before the Banjul High Court. Justice Ebirma Jaiteh officially declared the trial stage closed following evidence from Dr Mustapha Bittaye, the last witness in the case brought by 27 parents.
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Dr Bittaye Challenges AKI Report Conclusion in Heated Court Exchange
A tense courtroom exchange unfolded at the High Court in Banjul as the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, openly challenged the conclusion of the government’s acute kidney injury outbreak report on the deaths of more than 70 children linked to contaminated medicines.
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Dr Bittaye: Government Bears Only 1% of Responsibility in AKI Deaths
In a case that continues to raise questions about accountability for the deaths of over 80 children, the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, has told the High Court that he believes the government bears just 1% responsibility for the tragedy.
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AKI Trial: MCA and Pharmacy Conflict of Interest a Threat to Public Health
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.
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MCA Lauds Increased Inspection
The Ministry of Information convened a monthly press conference on 9th October 2024 at the Sir Dawda Conference Centre in Bijilo which featured the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) who highlighted numerous updates on the regulation of medicines in the country.
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