Low testing rates, stigma, and prejudice are obstacles to The Gambia’s efforts to eradicate HIV and AIDS by 2030. Health experts stress the importance of political commitment, community involvement, and additional money to solve this ongoing issue.
The Gambia’s commitment to transitional justice is commended by Beth Van Schaack, Ambassador-at-Large for the Global Criminal Justice Office, who praises the country for passing the Victims’ Reparations Act and Ban from Public Office Bill and highlighting their importance in addressing past abuses and repression.
A panel discussion at the CPHIA conference in Lusaka, Zambia highlighted the devastating effects of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa and emphasized the need for a coordinated, holistic approach to fighting them.
Corruption and dysfunction plague Gambian institutions, but hope emerges through calls for developing skilled individuals to drive positive change.
Officials of the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) seeking partnerships with local scientists to
