In Gambia, the challenge of maintaining biosecurity is compounded by high humidity and coastal salinity. Traditional diagnostic methods often struggle with the rapid degradation of samples, creating an urgent need for real-time bio detection capabilities that can operate autonomously in tropical environments.
Currently, most medical facilities rely on reactive sampling rather than proactive monitoring. The lack of integrated bio detection systems means that airborne pathogens are often only identified after a cluster of infections has occurred, delaying critical containment efforts in urban centers like Banjul.
Furthermore, the regional reliance on imported laboratory reagents creates logistical vulnerabilities. Shifting toward advanced bioaerosol detection allows for onsite screening, reducing the dependency on centralized labs and speeding up the response time for emerging infectious diseases.
