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African countries advance access to eye care services
Since 2025, SPECS 2030 has been implemented in nine pioneering countries in the region: The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia.
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Beyond the Numbers: How Gavi's Support Is Helping The Gambia Move Towards Reaching Every Child with Life-Saving Vaccines
Haruna Darboe stood beside the weighing scale, watching closely as a health worker recorded his three-month-old daughter's weight before administering her routine vaccinations at Serekunda Health Centre. As a first-time …
Read moreProtecting girls from cervical cancer in The Gambia
In The Gambia, bold and coordinated efforts are improving access to lifesaving vaccines for adolescent girls across the country.
Read moreWHO and The Gambia Partner to Strengthen National Health Research Governance
The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Health Research, has made significant strides towards strengthening national health research systems with the successful validation of a…
Read moreBringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia
Banjul—In The Gambia, a visit to the clinic for HIV services is no longer just one step in a long process: clients now experience bespoke, integrated delivery of care. At the heart of this shift is differentiated s…
Read moreTHE GAMBIA BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH CARE CLOSER TO COMMUNITIES THROUGH FRONT LINE TRAINING
Tendaba, The Gambia – May 2026 – For many people in The Gambia, seeking help for mental health conditions is not always easy. In rural areas especially, access to specialized services often means travelling long distance…
Read moreReinforcing Multisectoral Collaboration for Improved Cancer Prevention and Care in The Gambia
On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) in the Gambia convened Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and national stakeholders in Banjul to reinforce collaboratio…
Read moreImproving multisectoral collaboration for cancer prevention and care in The Gambia
Banjul—On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) in the Gambia convened Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and national stakeholders in Banjul to reinforce colla…
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