Africa CDC concludes primary health care digitalisation mission supports in The Gambia

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Africa CDC has concluded a primary health care digitalisation mission in The Gambia as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child health systems through digital transformation initiatives.

The mission forms part of Africa CDC’s broader African Health Systems Strengthening Digital Transformation agenda and supports the Triple Zero ambition aimed at achieving zero home-based deliveries, zero maternal deaths in health facilities, and zero unvaccinated children.

According to Africa CDC, The Gambia, with an estimated population of approximately 2.7 million people, continues to face major maternal and child health challenges, making digital transformation within the primary health care sector a national priority.

During the mission, Gambian health authorities outlined key priorities focused on consolidating fragmented digital health systems, strengthening Ministry-led coordination among development partners, and leveraging artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and resilience within the health sector.

A major outcome of the mission was the rollout of the African Digital Health Maturity Assessment Tool at national, sub-national, and health facility levels. The assessment was conducted at facilities including Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital and Sintet Health Centre.

Africa CDC said the implementation of the assessment tool demonstrates strong national ownership and commitment toward strengthening digital primary health care systems in the country.

The initiative is expected to support improved data management, health service delivery, and coordination across the healthcare sector as The Gambia advances its digital health transformation agenda.