National Malaria Control Program

24/02/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄
As an annual intervention activity, with support from the Global Fund Malaria Grant, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗡𝗠𝗖𝗣) successfully concluded a three-week 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗠𝗖𝗠) Training on the 20th February 2026 for health care workers across all seven regions, the five general hospitals, and the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in The Gambia. A total of 85 clinicians including Medical Officers, Nurses, Midwives, Physician Assistants, Laboratory and Pharmacy personnel were trained using simplified manuals and supervised clinical practice in 3 different batches.
This training is designed to ensure prompt malaria diagnosis and effective treatment at every level of our health care system.
The training Objectives are to:
• Equip clinicians with skills for diagnosing and managing malaria
• Strengthening adherence to national treatment guidelines
• Improve emergency and supportive care for severe malaria
• Enhance health education and data recording practices
• Promote knowledge sharing among health teams
This year’s training has strengthened malaria case management capacity nationwide, advancing NMCP’s strategic goal of early diagnosis and prompt treatment a critical step toward malaria elimination in The Gambia.

26/01/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 & 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐑. 𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐇
Congratulations on the successful conclusion of your professional career in active service. The National Malaria Control Program(NMCP) deeply acknowledges and appreciates your invaluable contributions to health care delivery in The Gambia, spanning from the most basic level of primary and community health services, through regional leadership, and finally at the central and programmatic level.
This journey stands as a clear manifestation and testament to your patriotism, strong sense of nationalism, and unwavering commitment, dedication, and sacrifice in service to your country.
The NMCP has no regrets crossing paths with you on a shared journey marked by a high level of professionalism and a collective drive toward achieving organizational goals, all within the spirit of the Participatory Management Approach.
We sincerely thank you for the strong professional relationships and social cohesion you have fostered within this institution.
Your guidance, support, and wise counsel to colleagues at all levels have been invaluable, and for this, we remain deeply grateful.
Your hard work, wisdom, kindness, cheerfulness, and strong social and spiritual values are truly exceptional and have left a lasting impact on all of us. As you close this chapter of your life, may it be as remarkable as the immense contributions you made to health care service delivery.
We are confident that you will continue to positively impact society with the same passion and zeal that defined your career. Please enjoy every moment of this well-deserved next chapter.
Thank you for your dedicated service to the Gambian people.
Thank you for your service to humanity.
Thank you for being:
An uncle
A fatherly figure
An Imam
A mentor
A coach
A colleague
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30/12/2025

29/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
It's Day Four of Cycle Four of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) in 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 (𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝐈)!
Our dedicated volunteers and health service workers are on the ground. We call on parents and caregivers to ensure all eligible children receive their protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia
The Gambia Red Cross Society
🎥 360pluz

25/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The Ministry of Health The Gambia through the National Malaria Control Program will continue with the Fourth and Last 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖), which will start 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 across 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 in the 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭!
Together with The Gambia Red Cross Society and with funding from CIDCA through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, our goals are to protect all children and communities from malaria.

23/12/2025

Let’s celebrate Aunty Olimatou Colley- Senior Programme Officer, National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), a woman par excellence 🌷. Olimatou is a true embodiment of grace, strength, and wisdom, she inspires through her kindness, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Her life reflects excellence not just in what she does, but in who she is, uplifting others and leading with a heart towards the successful achievement of our shared objectives.
A phenomenal woman, an exceptional lady, a true legend, and a humble soul whose warm smile and friendly demeanor make everyone feel valued.
Thank you for being a shining example of compassion, generosity and holding the fortress in defense of our shared institutional values.
Today, we honor and celebrate an extraordinary woman. God bless you!

16/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
Today marks Day Five of Cycle Four; the final round of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) across the 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐑𝐑) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐨 (𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝐈𝐈)!
Our committed volunteers and health workers remain actively engaged in the field. We urge all parents and caregivers to ensure eligible children receive their final or even first dose of protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia
CRS The Gambia
Brikama District Hospital
Gunjur Health Centre
Farato Minor Health Center, The Gambia

13/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The National Malaria Control Program through the Ministry of Health The Gambia in collaboration with CRS The Gambia continues with the fourth and last cycle of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) which kicked off yesterday across the 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐑𝐑) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐨 (𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝐈𝐈)!
Together, we’re protecting children and communities from malaria one cycle at a time.
Brikama District Hospital
Farato Minor Health Center, The Gambia
Gunjur Health Centre
Focus On Brikz

06/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
Today marks Day Two of Cycle Four the final round of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) across the 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗥𝗥) and 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗥𝗥)!
Our committed volunteers and health workers remain actively engaged in the field. We urge all parents and caregivers to ensure eligible children receive their final or even first dose of protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia
Basse District Hospital
🎥 360pluz

05/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The National Malaria Control Program , through the Ministry of Health The Gambia commences Cycle Four the final round of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) today targeting districts of 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗥𝗥) and 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗥𝗥) with moderate and low malaria transmission for the season.
Together, we close the season strong, protecting our children and communities, one last cycle at a time.
Basse District Hospital

01/12/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
It's Day Four of Cycle Three of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) in 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 (𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝐈)!
Our dedicated volunteers and health service workers are on the ground. We call on parents and caregivers to ensure all eligible children receive their protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia
The Gambia Red Cross Society
🎥360pluz

27/11/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The Ministry of Health The Gambia through the National Malaria Control Program will continue with 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖), which will start 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 across 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 in the 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭!
Together with The Gambia Red Cross Society and with funding from CIDCA through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, our goals are to protect all children and communities from malaria. One cycle at a time.
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