Ministry of Health - The Gambia

What Ministry of Health - The Gambia does

The Ministry of Health is the government body responsible for healthcare policy, regulation, and public service delivery in The Gambia. It operates a tiered national health system organized across 7 administrative regions through 7 Regional Health Directorates, comprising 1 teaching hospital (Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital), 1 specialized hospital, 5 general hospitals, 4 district hospitals, 6 major health centers, 48 minor health centers, 5 reproductive and child health service points, 79 community clinics, and oversight authority over 39 private clinics, 21 NGO clinics, and 13 service clinics. It serves the entire Gambian population with priority focus on vulnerable groups — pregnant women, children under 5, and rural communities in high malaria-transmission areas — through programs including the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the National Malaria Control Programme, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, TB, neglected tropical diseases, and mental health.

The Ministry's core operations are delivered through five directorates (Health Services, Planning and Information, Health Promotion and Education, National Pharmaceutical Services, and Health Research), statutory agencies (National Health Insurance Authority, Medical Council of The Gambia), and statutory bodies including the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) and the Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP). Underlying digital infrastructure includes the District Health Information System (DHIS2-based HMIS), the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system (eCRVS), the Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS), the Public Health Information Center (PHIC 1025) call center for rumor management and grievance reporting, and Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) feeding into the PHEOC. Workforce development is supported through the FETP and partnerships with AFENET, Africa CDC, WAHO, MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Global Fund, Gavi, UNDP, UNFPA, WFP, Red Cross, Catholic Relief Services, PATH, China Aid, and Riders for Health.

As a government state entity, the Ministry does not operate a commercial revenue model. Healthcare services are delivered as public goods funded through Republic of The Gambia budget allocations and international donor support. Go-to-market is direct public-sector service delivery; pricing is not commercially disclosed. Public communications are delivered through social media (Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram), traditional media, the PHIC 1025 hotline, community health workers, and Risk Communication and Community Engagement teams.

Name

Ministry of Health - The Gambia

Legal name

Ministry of Health, Republic of The Gambia

Website

https://moh.gov.gm

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Health is the government body responsible for healthcare policy, regulation, and public service delivery in The Gambia, operating a tiered national health system across 7 regions serving the country's entire population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Healthcare Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Hospitals (8060), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

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PRIMARYHLAJAMAA

Public Health Strategy, Policy & Legislation

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Policy & Administration

Keywords

• Public health services
• Disease surveillance
• Maternal child health
• Health information systems
• Immunization programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Banjul

HQ country

Gambia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Health is the government body that formulates and implements national health policy and delivers public healthcare services across The Gambia through a tiered network of hospitals, health centers, and community clinics, supported by disease surveillance, immunization, pharmaceutical supply, and health promotion programs. It administers specialized public health programs including the Expanded Program on Immunization, the National Malaria Control Programme, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Unit, and the National Health Insurance Authority, and runs the only teaching hospital (Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital) and the Public Health Emergency Operations Center for emergency preparedness and response.

Product overview

The Ministry of Health - The Gambia is a government ministry providing public health services through a nationwide network of facilities. It operates a centralized structure with multiple directorates (Health Services, Planning and Information, Health Promotion and Education, National Pharmaceutical Services, Health Research) and specialized programs (EPI, National Malaria Control, Epidemiology and Disease Control). The ministry provides healthcare delivery through tiered facilities, manages disease surveillance and emergency response systems, operates pharmaceutical supply chains, and implements digital health information systems including HMIS, eCRVS, and emergency operations centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Service Delivery Network
• Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
• National Malaria Control Programme
• Epidemiology and Disease Control Services
• Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC)
• Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)
• National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
• Birth and Death Registration Services
• Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS)
• National Pharmaceutical Services
• Health Promotion and Education Services
• Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Mpox outbreak containment through national rapid response team activation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GAVI, the Vaccine AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for vaccine supply, immunization systems strengthening, cold chain infrastructure, and technical assistance. Gavi supports The Gambia's Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) through Full Portfolio Planning (FPP) model covering multiple health system components.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical guidance, capacity building workshops, emergency response support, and global health policy alignment. WHO supports Gambia's immunization programs, surveillance systems, environmental health, and pandemic preparedness.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild health programs, birth registration support (50 laptops donated), WASH initiatives, communication and social mobilization, nutrition services. UNICEF supports various health programs including immunization campaigns and health system strengthening.
• West African Health Organisation (WAHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health organization supporting mental health training, psychosocial support in emergencies, and West Africa immunization roadmap validation. Five-day training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies conducted August 2025.
• Africa CDCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent-Based Surveillance capacity building workshop (December 2025), hosting validation of West Africa Regional Roadmap for Continental Immunization Strategy. Supports epidemic preparedness and outbreak response coordination.
• UNDPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme supporting health system development and capacity building initiatives.
• UNFPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal and reproductive health support, partnering in SWEDD+ project for women's empowerment and demographic development.
• WFPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Food Programme supporting nutrition programs and food security aspects of health interventions.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian support for emergency response, community health interventions, and disaster preparedness.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaria control support through Global Fund programs, community health interventions.
• MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Research Council operating one of two research units established in sub-Saharan Africa. Supports health research, disease surveillance, and capacity building in The Gambia.
• PATHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational health organization supporting immunization programs and health technology initiatives.
• China AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese medical team providing support, expertise, and training for advancing medical services in The Gambia.
• Riders for HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO and not-for-profit social enterprise supporting transportation and logistics for healthcare delivery, ensuring mobility for field health teams.
• African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support provider for Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP), outbreak investigation training, and data analysis mentorship. Supported graduation of 41 health professionals.
• Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly teaching hospital in The Gambia and main referral hospital. Provides tertiary healthcare services and medical training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mohgm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mohgm
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ministry-of-Health-The-Gambia-100063560141099
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-the-gambia
• Instagraminstagram.com/mohgm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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