Poor internet connectivity has been hindering the mass electronic birth and National Health Insurance membership card registration drive but the exercise has started to gain momentum thanks to more investment in internet. The exercise took off the ground last year but weak signal strengths saw many lose enthusiasm in it.[Read More…]
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Editorial: National Health Insurance On Wobbly Healthcare Infrastructure?
(JollofNews) – The chief justification of any national health insurance scheme must be the facilitation of access to quality healthcare services for all. The Gambia government last year promised to roll out the national health insurance scheme to, according to it, promote universal access to healthcare services. This type of[Read More…]
1000s Of Children In Gambia Without Birth Certificate – UNICEF
Thousands of children are currently living in The Gambia without a birth certificate, UNICEF said. According to the global body, children without a birth certificate face numerous hurdles, including lack of access to quality education, legal protection and employment opportunities. It did not, however, disclose the reason (s) for this[Read More…]