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Cough Syrup Tragedy: Gambian Parents Seek Justice for Toxic Medicine Deaths

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BANJUL, The Gambia – Ebrima Sagnia is haunted by the joyful memories of watching his young son play in their home in the Gambian capital. The pain of his loss is palpable, his speech often interrupted by grief. In September of last year, Sagnia witnessed his four-year-old son Lamin suffer in the hospital before ultimately … Read more

Indian-Made Cough Syrups Linked to Multiple Child Deaths in The Gambia Prompt Historic Court Battle Against Negligence

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BANJUL, The Gambia – Ebrima Sagnia’s heart aches as he recalls the joyful moments of his little son playing around their home in The Gambia’s capital. The memories of his son, Lamin, bring both pain and grief, as he tragically fell victim to substandard cough syrups imported from India, causing the deaths of at least … Read more