The government is developing a new National Water Policy (2025–2034) to replace the 2007 framework and plans to review the Gambia Water Bill 2020
According to CEO Bai Mass Saine, expanding services to reach more people—particularly those in rural and hard-to-reach communities—will be the Authority’s first priority in 202
With over 5,631 births recorded in 2025, immunization birth doses reached 87 percent for BCG, 93 percent for Hepatitis B, and 89 percent for Polio.
The survey shows that health is now the most important issue Gambians want their government to address, ranking ahead of the rising cost of living and crime.
Certified nurse-midwife Limam Hydara described passive smoking as a major public health concern, linking it to lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases
Cooperation in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies was another key agenda item. While noting progress in the entry of Egyptian medicines into the Gambian market
Students engaged through UMB’s global health programs gain exposure to international policy development, health workforce protection strategies,
This leaves families vulnerable to misinformation and uncertainty, particularly harmful at a time when cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases
In addition to vaccinations, the campaign delivered other key child health interventions. Vitamin A supplementation reached 345,325 children
The technology has already been adapted for detecting other infectious diseases, including mpox and respiratory viruses, with a potential value beyond malaria.
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