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.
More in the court report.
Justice Jaiteh Accepts Replacement of Two Witness Statements in AKI Case
Our latest publication on the marathon AKI Court case hearing, which took most of 23rd January 2025, highlights how Justice Ebrima Jaiteh accepted the substitution of two witness statements. The AKI Court case has seen some 27 bereaved parents file a lawsuit against the government and two pharmaceutical companies. More in Askanwi’s first publication from the whole day’s court hearing.
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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