About PAAG

Empowering lives affected by psoriasis and arthritis.

About us

Psoriasis and Arthritis Association – Gambia (PAAG) is a non-profit organization established to improve the lives of people living with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune skin and joint diseases across The Gambia.

Our Mission is to advocate for early diagnosis, affordable treatment, and social inclusion of patients, while raising public awareness and reducing stigma associated with visible skin and joint conditions.

Our Vision is to create a society that understands, supports, and empowers people affected by psoriasis and arthritis.

In The Gambia, many people living with psoriasis and arthritis face significant barriers—limited awareness, shortage of dermatologists and rheumatologists, and cultural misconceptions that lead to social isolation. PAAG seeks to change this by advocating for recognition of these conditions as public health priorities and by building a compassionate, informed society where patients can live with dignity, hope, and support.

The Gambian estimated
The Gambian population (2024) is around 2.6 million

25,000 – 30,000 people with psoriasis in The Gambia

Over 1 of 10 families suffer from arthritis diseases

About us

Psoriasis and Arthritis Association – Gambia (PAAG) is a non-profit organization established to improve the lives of people living with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune skin and joint diseases across The Gambia.

Our Mission is to advocate for early diagnosis, affordable treatment, and social inclusion of patients, while raising public awareness and reducing stigma associated with visible skin and joint conditions.

Our Vision is to create a society that understands, supports, and empowers people affected by psoriasis and arthritis.