Gambian opposition official criticises public hospitals
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
Lamin J.K. Sanneh, deputy social affairs official of Gambia’s United Democratic Party, accuses the government of prioritising hospital construction over medicines and essential care. He advocated redirecting health spending during a discussion broadcast on the party’s official Facebook page, reports Kerr Fatou.
Lamin J.K. Sanneh, deputy administrative secretary responsible for social affairs and fundraising of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Gambia’s main opposition party, criticised the state of the public healthcare system, reports Kerr Fatou.
During a discussion broadcast on the UDP’s official Facebook page, he accused the government of prioritising hospital construction at the expense of essential medical services. Lamin Sanneh mentioned shortages of medicines, medical equipment and basic supplies, despite public spending that he estimates at several billion dalasis.
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