Assessment of the National Disease Surveillance System in The Gambia, January 2025: best practices and lessons learned
investments in emergency preparedness and response mechanisms, building workforce capacity, and strengthening sample collection and transportation were evident. However, gaps remain in data analysis, implementation of eIDSR, and preparedness planning. Improving coordination, securing sustainable funding mechanisms, and implementation of EBS and CBS present key opportunities for system improvement.
Authors
- Sainey Sanneh
- Ifeanyi Livinus Udenweze
- Saffiatou Darboe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4711-3307)
- Nathan Bakyaita
- Francis Mendy
- Balla Jatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3337-4546)
- Momodou Kalisa
- Jane Maina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9501-6153)
- L Ladan Fofana
- Abou Kebbeh
- Momodou Nyassi
- Nuha Fofana
- Lamin Manneh
- Violet Mathenge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8776-3208)
- Charles Okot Lukoya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7313-207X)
- Bakary Sanneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6188-9283)
- Alieu Sowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3786-3021)
- Ebrima K. Jallow
- Amadou T. Jallow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5039-9000)
- Kebba Jobarteh
- Moctar Camara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0712-1425)
- Margaret Barrow
- Ebou Saine
- Mary Bobb
- Amoro Jarju
- Yankuba Samateh
- Mustapha Jagne
- Nfally Mballow
- Lamin Saidyfaye
Institutions
- National Public Health Laboratory (NP)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (CG)
- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (GM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.51.91.47687
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00