Overview of malaria prevention and treatment management in The Gambia: a descriptive study

Babucarr Jassey; Buba Manjang; Jerreh Camara; Adama HO Jallow; Lamin Marong; Sedia S Jawneh; Pa Ousman Sarr; Alagie Lamin Drammeh; Ousman Ndow; Omar T Tabally; Modou Lamin Jeng; Aji Fatou Mbye; Bubacarr Conteh; Ramatoulie Jammeh; Abubacarr Drammeh

doi:10.31101/jhes.2959

Authors

Babucarr Jassey Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5913-858X
Buba Manjang Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Jerreh Camara Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Adama HO Jallow Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Lamin Marong Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Sedia S Jawneh University of The Gambia, Department of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Gambia
Pa Ousman Sarr Cavendish University, Department of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Uganda
Alagie Lamin Drammeh Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Ousman Ndow University of The Gambia, Department of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Gambia
Omar T Tabally Cavendish University, Department of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Uganda
Modou Lamin Jeng Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Aji Fatou Mbye Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Bubacarr Conteh Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Ramatoulie Jammeh Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia
Abubacarr Drammeh Department of Public Health Health Services, Ministry of Health, Gambia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31101/jhes.2959

Keywords:

control, malaria, management, prevention, the gambia

Abstract

Malaria is a significant public health problem in The Gambia, a country in West Africa with a population of about 2.4 million people. The disease is endemic in the country and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among children under five. Malaria prevention strategies are essential in The Gambia. Although not totally but significantly, several techniques have been implemented in The Gambia to combat the spread of malaria to prevent and control the disease. This study aims to explore and provide an overview of strategies implemented in The Gambia to prevent and manage malaria in children under five. The study was a descriptive study using situational analysis with an extension of the basic guidelines established by WHO to prevent malaria by analyzing the latest developments on the progress made in The Gambia. The Gambia has made significant progress in preventing and controlling malaria through strategies, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), antimalarial treatment, education and awareness, and environmental management. Sustained efforts and investments in these strategies are critical to reducing the population burden of malaria and achieving the goal of malaria elimination.

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