U.S. DHAPP strengthens HIV support in Gambia

The U.S. Department of War HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Regional Manager, Dr. Amie Khérame Ndong, recently visited The Gambia as part of efforts to review program progress, strengthen institutional collaboration, and support HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services within the Gambia Armed Forces.

During the visit, Dr. Ndong met with senior leadership of the Gambia Armed Forces, representatives of Hands on Care, and national partners involved in the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs.

The engagement focused on reviewing program performance, assessing infrastructure progress, and identifying areas where service delivery can be improved for members of the Armed Forces and their communities.

The visit also included site assessments linked to monitoring system follow-up, site improvement, the rollout of the E Tracker system, and opportunities to strengthen HIV prevention, care, and treatment across military health structures.

Through the Department of War HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, known as DHAPP, the United States continues to support allied nations in combating HIV/AIDS while strengthening military readiness and public health resilience.

For The Gambia, the partnership reflects the importance of combining health security, institutional capacity, and military welfare. HIV prevention and treatment services within the Armed Forces not only protect service members but also contribute to stronger families, healthier communities, and more prepared national institutions.

The visit further underscores the value of sustained collaboration between the United States, Gambian military authorities, health partners, and community-based organizations working to reduce HIV transmission, improve access to care, and promote long-term public health security.

As The Gambia continues to strengthen its national health systems, such partnerships remain essential in ensuring that prevention, care, treatment, and data-driven monitoring reach both civilian and military populations with dignity, consistency, and measurable impact.