The Gambia
The WHO Representative to The Gambia is Dr. Jane Wangechi Maina (a.i.)
Private Mail Bag 170
Banjul
Tel: (220) 4462283 /4/6
Fax: (220) 446 22 89
E-mail: afgawco [at] who.int (afgawco[at]who[dot]int)
The Gambia
- Life expectancy at birth (years) — m/f (2021)
- 62.2 / 66.3
- Healthy life expectancy at birth (years) (2021)
- 55.8
- Under-five mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) (2023)
- 29
- Adult mortality rate 15-60 years (per 1 000 population) — m/f (2021)
- 304.3 / 230.4
- Health expenditure per capita (US$) (2023)
- 25.7
- Health expenditure (% of GDP) (2023)
- 2.9
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory
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Publications
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Semi Annual Newsletter (January-June 2026)
It is my pleasure to present the achievements and milestones highlighted in this report, which reflect the collective efforts of the Government of The Gambia, health workers, communities, partners, and the World Health Organization in advancing the health and well-being of all Gambians.