Gambia Healthcare Insight Plus Overview of Clinics

New residents, tourists and travellers often think about healthcare in The Gambia. In the Greater Banjul area, where most residential areas are located, you will find several private health centres that are staffed with qualified and experienced medical staff most of whom have studied in Europe or the US. They offer proper healthcare and most of the centres or clinics also work together with international insurance companies.

The healthcare system in the Gambia is built around 3 levels which are Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. There are to date 4 referral hospitals that are operated by the government. In addition, there are 8 main health centres and a further 16 smaller centres, 200 plus mobile clinic unit teams as well as the Medical Research Council which is funded by the UK Government. Several privately run clinics offer quality services as well as a few health-focused NGOs operating in the Gambia.

Within The Greater Banjul Area, several hospitals are varying in size and services.

Here is an extended list that includes public and private clinics in The Gambia:

1. Medical Research Council (MRC) Gambia – Fajara Website: https://www.mrc.gm/ Contact: +220 449 5400
2. Afrimed Medical Centre – Fajara Contact: +220 449 5220
3. Medicare Clinic – Fajara Contact: +220 449 7638
4. Sukuta Health Centre – Sukuta Contact: +220 448 6627
5. Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital – Bundung Contact: +220 449 6687
6. Bakau Medical Centre – Bakau Contact: +220 449 4250
7. Global Clinic – Kanifing Contact: +220 446 2835
8. Dara-Salam Clinic and Laboratory – Serrekunda Contact: +220 437 7610
9. Your Clinic and Pharmacy – Kotu Contact: +220 449 6771
10. A.M. Teaching Hospital – Serrekunda Contact: +220 437 6910
11. Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital – Banjul Contact: +220 422 7890
12. Serrekunda General Hospital – Serrekunda Contact: +220 439 6001
13. RVTH (Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital) – Banjul Contact: +220 422 2010
14. Fajara Clinic – Fajara Contact: +220 449 4421
15. EFSTH Dental Clinic – Banjul Contact: +220 422 2010
16. Bwiam Rural Hospital – Bwiam Contact: +220 448 4221
17. Bansang Hospital – Bansang Contact: +220 448 4221
18. Essau District Hospital – Essau Contact: +220 448 4221
19. Soma District Hospital – Soma Contact: +220 448 4221
20. Bansang Hospital – Bansang Contact: +220 448 4221

Please note that the availability of websites and contact details may vary. It is recommended to contact the private clinics directly or search online for updated information before visiting or seeking medical assistance.