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3RD ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2025

THEME: Nutrition in Gambian Children: Challenges, Progress, and The Way Forward

Join the Paediatric Association of The Gambia at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center in Bijilo.

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November 14-15, 2025

Bijilo, The Gambia, West Africa
200+ Attendees Expected
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Schedule

Event Schedule details for the Conference 2025

PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF THE GAMBIA

3rd ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Theme: Nutrition in Gambian Children – Challenges, Progress, and the Way Forward

Pre-Conference Workshop

Date: 12–13 November 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Topic: Improving Neonatal Care in The Gambia – Getting the Basics Right

Facilitators:
Dr. Wahab Sallah

Senior resident, neonatal unit, EFSTH

Dr. Hammad Khan et. al.

Humanity First, UK

Mrs. Bintou Beyai

Nurse neonatal unit, EFSTH

DAY 1: 14 November 2025

9:00 am – 10:45 am

OPENING CEREMONY

Welcome address, Remarks and Speeches by designated Guests

10:45 am – 11:15 am

Tea Break

11:15 am – 12:45 pm

SYMPOSIUM I – Malnutrition in The Gambia: Where Do We Stand?

11:15 – 11:40 40 Years of Evidence: What Research Has Taught Us About Malnutrition in The Gambia
Prof. Andrew Prentice, MRC – confirmed
11:40 – 12:05 The Nation's Nutrition Program: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Way Forward
Malang N. Fofana, the Executive Director of the National Nutritional Agency (NaNA) – confirmed
12:05 – 12:30 Breastfeeding First: The Lifeline for Child Survival
Yankuba Sawo, Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF Gambia - confirmed
12:30 – 12:55 Securing the Future: Government Strategies to End Malnutrition in The Gambia
Michael M. Mendy, Director of Health Promotion and Education... - confirmed
12:55 – 1:40 Panel Discussion
(WHO; MRC; NaNa, UNICEF, MoH): Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice to Eliminate Childhood Malnutrition in The Gambia
1:40 – 2:40 pm

Lunch and Poster Session

2:40 – 5:00 pm

Mixed / Parallel Sessions + Q&A

PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF THE GAMBIA

3rd ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Theme: Nutrition in Gambian Children – Challenges, Progress, and the Way Forward

DAY 2: 15 November 2025

9:00 am – 10:45 am

SYMPOSIUM II – Child Health at the Crossroads: Nutrition, Infection, and Vulnerable Populations

Speakers

Various Gambian Institutions and Organizations

10:45 am – 11:15 am

Tea Break

11:15 am – 1:15 pm

PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Multiple concurrent sessions covering various research topics.
1:15 – 2:15 pm

Lunch & Poster Session

Network with colleagues while viewing scientific posters.

2:15 – 3:00 pm

Key Messages for the Management of Malnourished Children in the Gambia

Practical take-home points on recognition, emergency stabilization, feeding, and follow-up of malnourished children in Gambian healthcare settings.

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

CLOSING CEREMONY

  • Closing Speeches
  • Awards – Best Presenter
  • Presentation of Conference Communiqué
  • Vote of Thanks
4:15 – 5:00 pm

PATG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members only
10:00 10:45
Business Main Stage

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Speakers

Hosts and Event Speakers

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Chairperson

Dr. Lamin Makalo

Chairman of the Paediatrics Association of The Gambia

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CHIEF HOST

Prof. Adama Sallah

Chairman of the Association

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Speaker
KEYNOTE

Dr. Nathan Kayaita

WHO Representative:


Global Standards, Local Realities: WHO’s Role in Tackling Malnutrition 

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