Lamin,
 	I was pretty sure that you were being satirical, but I had to read 
the original posting about the President's new medicine a couple of times 
to persuade myself that it wasn't a joke.  These days truth is far 
stranger than fiction--and not just in the Gambia!

regards,
Jane

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Jane Zainab Warner-Tholley
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington  98195

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On Thu, 29 Dec 2005, Lamin Darbo wrote:

> Fatoumatta
>
>  I apologise for coming across as endorsing halucination
>
>  I couldn't stop laughing at the sheer insanity of this charlatanry
>
>  please forgive my unsuccessful attempt at satire
>
>
>  LJDarbo
>
> Fatoumatta Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  Lamin, we may disagree to agree, but before we celebrate it has to be based on facts. has the medicine been known to be effective in what they claim it cures. Gone are those days when we are just told something and we believe it outright. There should be convincing evidence to come to a conclusion about its efficay.
> Has the medicine been on a trial and results published?.
> What is the dosage for each ailment it claims to treat?
> What are the contraindications and side-effects?
> Who should take and who shouldn't?
>
> I think all these issues need to be address before we celebrate. Even in the west, they go for complementary medicine (traditional) but its regulated and based on research for it efficacy. So we need to think twice before celebrating.
>
> Lamin Darbo wrote:
> Guys:
>
> This cutting edge medicinal invention in tiny Gambia calls for major celebration, a national holiday perhaps
>
> The fantastic discovery heralds the onset of a very healthy nation. This is certainly some groundbreaking development!
>
> Isn't wonderful that we are on the global map for something quite so positive?
>
> A national achievement at this level must be acknowledged and commended
>
> What are we waiting for?
>
> Let us please celebrate, one and all!
>
>
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