Gambia Doctors Association today condemned the publication and sharing of a video of deceased baby Muhammed, the child at the centre of Bob Keita’s rape trial.

In a statement, the group said it has “learned with deep concern and heavy disappointment about a leaked video making rounds on social media involving one of her members in connection to the case between Babucarr (Bob) Keita and the state. 

“This video was recorded during a blood sample collection procedure on a child at EFSTH. The video was never taken for any social media platform, but rather for possible evidence purposes prior to due authorisation.

“However, to our frank dismay the first place to have watched the video was on social media. This is undoubtedly a breach of patient-doctor confidentiality and more importantly, medical ethics and the safety of our colleague seen in the video.”

The statement continued: “We therefore consider this act a total disrespect and disregard to the medical ethics and the safety of our colleague, and strongly condemn the act in totality.

“We are working with authorities to see that this injustice is addressed. We, the aforementioned association, are not happy and demand justice. 

“We remain committed and dedicated to serving humanity with great zeal and enthusiasm wherever and whenever, irrespective of time, place and circumstances.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba