Gambian Parents Pursue Justice for Children’s Deaths Due to Tainted Cough Syrups
BANJUL, Gambia – The pain lingers for Ebrima Sagnia as he fondly recalls his young son playing in their home in The Gambia’s capital. The memories of his son are now tinged with sorrow and grief, making it difficult for Sagnia to articulate his emotions. Last year, Sagnia watched his four-year-old son, Lamin, suffer in a hospital bed. The young boy had fallen ill during the rainy season, a common occurrence in The Gambia. Initially, …