The Gambia Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guideline Initiative
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Africa CDC, has unveiled the Gambia Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guideline following a comprehensive five-day workshop. EBS enhances traditional surveillance methods by enabling the swift detection and reporting of health events from diverse sources. This guideline represents a significant advancement in strengthening The Gambia’s early warning and response system,
Launch of the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management (AICRM) Program in The Gambia
On November 25, 2025, The Gambia officially launched the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management (AICRM) Program at the SDKJ-ICC. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture through the ROOTS Project, this initiative aims to bolster resilience and enhance food and water security for 40,000 smallholder farmers across 39 districts. The program is part of the Great
National Workshop on Integrating Hepatitis Indicators into DHIS2
The Ministry of Health is hosting a five-day national workshop from November 24–28, 2025, with support from Africa CDC and KOICA. The workshop aims to integrate hepatitis indicators into the national Health Management Information System (DHIS2). Key stakeholders, including the HMIS Unit, planning units, EPI, regional directorates, and partner institutions, will collaborate to standardize hepatitis
Preserving culture is about resilience, not nostalgia.
During a session at the Climate Mobility Pavilion, Hon. Minister Rohey John Manjang emphasized The Gambia’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage amid the climate crisis. She highlighted that climate change threatens cultural and economic resources, particularly in tourism, due to coastal erosion. Protecting culture will be central to The Gambia’s National Adaptation Plan and Climate
CEES Coverage of Subsidized Rice Support in CRR-South
Jahally has benefited significantly from the ROOTS Subsidized Rice Input Support Program, which improved irrigation and drainage systems. These enhancements revitalized rice farming in previously neglected areas. Farmer Taggeh Madina anticipates a yield of 160 bags of paddy rice from his 2 hectares. The farmers have completed three years in the program, receiving support that
