Justice Jaiteh Orders EFSTH Medical Director to Explain Missing Post-Mortem

Court summons EFSTH chief medical director over post-mortem report

Justice Jaiteh stated that the report is crucial for determining the cause of death and the court's ability to administer justice. The Chief Medical Director's failure to comply with the court order is "deeply troubling" and "demonstrates a serious disregard for the administration of justice and the sanctity of human life". The court has ordered the Chief Medical Director to appear on May 4, 2026, and produce the report or explain its absence.

Justice Jaiteh Orders EFSTH Medical Director to Explain Missing Post-Mortem

By Cecilia E.L. Mendy The Banjul High Court has ordered the Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) to appear in court to produce a post-mortem report related to the death of Cherno Touray. The order was issued on Monday by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh during proceedings in the murder case involving the accused, Mariama Jallow. State counsel M. Sarr told the court that the State Law Office had not yet obtained the p…