NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA

NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY . REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA . HEALTH . IS. WEALTH . 2012 - 2020. Acceleration of Quality HEALTH Services and Universal Coverage . MINISTRY OF HEALTH &. SOCIAL WELFARE. BANJUL, THE GAMBIA . HEALTH IS WEALTH. FOREWORD. Since 1996, it was deemed imperative for The GAMBIA to map out clearly a strategy for socio-economic development that aims at raising the standard of living of The Gambian population by transforming The GAMBIA into a dynamic middle income economy. This is the fundamental objective of The GAMBIA incorporated Vision 2020 . To the President, Vision 2020 is not a dream and the Government is committed to its attainment. This HEALTH POLICY is line with the Vision 2020 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the GAMBIA NATIONAL Development Strategy (2012-2015) and Investment Program The Program for Accelerated Growth and Employment (PAGE) which will lead to achievement of all the Millennium Development Goals, especially those related to HEALTH ; accomplish a three-quarters decline in maternal mortality and a two-thirds decline in mortality among children under five; to halt and reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and to provide special assistance to AIDS orphans; and put the country on a strong footing to attaining the Vision of the President.

EPI - Expanded Program on Immunization FP - Family Planning GAVI - Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus HMIS - Health Management Information System HRH - Human Resources for Health IEC - Information, Education and Communication IHR - International Health Regulations

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