Dr. Bittaye Tells Gambia’s Supreme Court FGM Raises Risk of Childbirth Complications
Female genital mutilation significantly increases the risk of serious complications during childbirth, including prolonged labor, excessive bleeding after delivery, and poor outcomes for newborns, the chief medical director of The Gambia’s main referral hospital told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Dr. Momodou Bittaye, chief medical director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, testified as […]
7/15/2026 12:41:31 PM