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Background Information:
The United
Nations Population Fund's assistance in The Gambia began in 1972 with support to the
19973 Population Census, the provision of contraceptives supplies,
vehicles and equipment, the strengthening of Maternal and Child
health/Family Planning (MCHFP) services, as well as communication
activities. Since then, better registration and reporting systems have
been developed to improve data collection and the information base for
demographic analysis. The Fund also helped the Government to recognise
and improve health care services in rural areas by strengthening seven
major Health Centres in the five administrative divisions of the
country as focus for health development. Training of staff at the
central level to improve technical and managerial skills has been
given priority through fellowships in management training and
contraceptive technology.
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