National Malaria Control Program

15/11/2025

The National Malaria Control Program extends heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Lamin Barry of Brikama District Hospital for his dedication and impactful health talk during the SMC Cycle 3 activities. Your commitment to protecting our children is truly commendable.
Special thanks to Focus On Brikz for amplifying the SMC message and supporting community health awareness. Together, we move closer to a malaria free future.

15/11/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
It's Day Two of Cycle Three of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) in 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐑𝐑) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐨 (𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝐈𝐈)!
Our dedicated volunteers and health service workers are on the ground working to ensure all eligible children receive their protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia 360pluz

14/11/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The National Malaria Control Program through the Ministry of Health The Gambia in collaboration with CRS The Gambia continues with Cycle Three of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) which will officially kicks off 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 the 𝟏𝟒𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 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.

08/11/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
It's Day Two of Cycle Three of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) in 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗥𝗥) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗥𝗥).
Our dedicated volunteers and health service workers are on the ground working to ensure all eligible children receive their protection against malaria.
Ministry of Health The Gambia 360pluz

07/11/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The National Malaria Control Program through the Ministry of Health The Gambia continues with Cycle Three of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗠𝗖) which officially kicks off 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 across the 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗥𝗥) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗥𝗥)!
Together, we’re protecting children and communities from malaria one cycle at a time.

02/11/2025

DAY 3: SMC CYCLE TWO STILL CONTINUES IN KOMBO NORTH, WESTERN HEALTH REGION ONE!
Ministry of Health The Gambia The Gambia Red Cross Society National Malaria Control Program

01/11/2025

📢 SMC CYCLE TWO CONTINUES IN KOMBO NORTH! 🌿💊
Our dedicated volunteers are on the ground ensuring every eligible child receives protection against malaria. 💪🏽
Ministry of Health The Gambia The Gambia Red Cross Society National Malaria Control Program

30/10/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐖𝐇𝐑 𝟏 (𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡)
From 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, the 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐌𝐂) campaign continues in Kombo North, targeting eligible children with lifesaving malaria prevention treatment.

The Ministry of Health The Gambia, through the National Malaria Control Program, in collaboration with The Gambia Red Cross Society and with funding from CIDCA through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, will commence Cycle Two of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across various communities of Kombo North.

29/10/2025

Together for a malaria-free Gambia 🇬🇲💪🏽
We commend the Gambia Red Cross Society for orienting 100 volunteers ahead of Cycle Two of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign in Kombo North.
These dedicated volunteers will lead Social and Behavior Change Communication efforts to raise awareness and encourage community participation.
This collaboration under the “Accelerating Malaria Elimination in The Gambia” project, funded by CIDCA and IFRC, reflects our shared commitment to protect every child and end malaria for good.

18/10/2025

16/10/2025

Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) continues! Cycle Two will kick off tomorrow across WRH 2 and LRR. Let’s ensure every eligible child (3–59 months) receives their malaria protection. Every child deserves a healthy tomorrow. Parents, please cooperate with our teams of data collectors and community health workers to protect our children. Malaria is preventable!

10/10/2025

SMC CYCLE TWO STARTS TODAY!
Across URR and CRR, Our teams have started administering the second round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) for children. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to cooperate with field teams to keep our children safe from malaria.