Ministry of Health and UNFPA call for coordinated action on maternal mortality
What happened
The Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund called for coordinated action, sustainable financing, and stronger healthcare services to reduce maternal mortality in The Gambia. This call was made during national stakeholder consultations held on October 14 and 15, 2026, as The Gambia develops a costed national roadmap to address the issue. Permanent Secretary Dr Yusupha Touray noted that shortages of skilled health personnel and gaps in emergency care remain persistent challenges.
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Why it matters
The consultations are expected to produce a costed national roadmap and investment case outlining resource requirements and priority actions. The call for sustainable financing and improved service quality highlights the need for significant investment in healthcare infrastructure and workforce deployment.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of HealthGovernment organization calling for stronger healthcare services and sustainable financing.
- United Nations Population FundUnited Nations organization coordinating joint action on maternal mortality.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of HealthSpeculative
The Ministry of Health might require new investment and operational focus to implement the national roadmap.
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The entities involved
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Ministry of Health
government organization in Victoria, Seychelles
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United Nations Population Fund
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