Gambia Healthcare

The Gambia prides itself in its integrated health care system. Its philosophy is that its health care is available, accessible, and affordable.

The system is organized in three tiers.
The primary system is focused on disease prevention and includes the services of midwives and traditional birth attendants in each village and a community health nurse who serves a cluster of villages. These nurses are trained by the government and supplied with motorbike transportation to monitor their group of villages.

Secondary healthcare is provided by health clinics. These include small health clinics staffed by nurses specially trained for this station and larger health centers which are staffed by nurses and a general physician, when available. The larger centers will have an operating theatre and the ability to do simple surgeries.

The final tier of the system is the regional hospitals. There are five such hospitals in the country: Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital, Farafenni Hospital, Bansang Hospital, the Jammeh for Peace Foundation Hospital, and Sulayman Junkung General Hospital.

Bakau: Ndebaan Medical Centre, Dr Jack Faal, tel 4496426
Kololi: Kololi Clinic, Dr Ceesay, tel 4463434
Senegambia: Lamtorro Clinic, tel 4460934

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Holiday Tips

Do’s and Don’ts
Important information!

“SUN STROKE” is very serious! The sun is deceivingly hot especially if there is a breeze. DO NOT sit in the sun for long periods. DO always drink plenty of water and DO always wear a hat when taking long walks. Dehydration occurs quicker when drinking alcohol and with the combination of the sun, you increase the risk of suffering sunstroke.

“BANJUL BELLY” as it ‘s commonly known often occurs through not drinking enough water. Alcoholic drinks DONOT substitute water. Symptoms may start with a headache, dizziness and stomach cramps. In severe cases, high temperature with vomiting and diarrhea can occur. In such cases avoid dairy product and drink plenty of water. DO Take care where you eat too, make sure the establishment have running water and have back up facilities for power.

SIMPLE REMEDY: A drink made from rice water with a little sugar and a pinch of salt will help to settle the stomach, if symptoms persist seek medical advise from a professional Doctor.

DOCTORS CLINICS IN YOUR AREA:
· Afrimed Clinic, Senegambia : Dr Omar Jagne Tel: 4465359 / 7739415
24 Hour service, Agents for Bupa International Health Care
· Kololi Clinic, Kololi : Dr Ceesay Tel: 4463434
· Lamtorro Clinic Senegambia: Dr Sallah Tel: 4460934
· Ndebaan Medical Center : Dr Jack Faal Tel: 4496426

PERSONAL SAFTEY: DO NOT Walk alone or on lonely roads at night. especially dark areas The Gambia is a relatively safe country, but DO use common sense, take the same precautions as you would in Europe. Take care of your money DO NOT carry more than you need when you are walking around.

AVOID TEMPTATION: Rent a security box in your Hotel if one is not provided free. Elsafe have safety deposit boxes for rent in most Hotels always make sure your personal belongings and credit cards are safely stored, DO NOT leave them lying around in your room.

DRESS CODE: Dress sensibly, DO NOT walk in the streets in Bikinis or swimming trunks as this is SOCIALLY NOT ACCEPTABLE Topless bathing is permitted on the beach, but DO NOT walk around topless. Simple casual cloths are fine during the day, Men should wear a shirt in the Evening time . Short sleeve and casual trousers are acceptable.

Enjoy your Gambia Holidays!

Our members are involved in Gambian restaurants, tours, excursions, eco-tourism, car rentals, and shops within the vibrant Gambia Tourism Industry.
Please visit our website www.ttag.gm