The Gambia Government has decided to reduce the newly imposed COVID-19 test fee for international travellers from D3,000 to D2,500.
Gambians complained after the government announced it would now charge travellers D3,000 for COVID-19 test and certification.
But in a statement by government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh on Thursday, the government said it is now reducing the fee by D500.
“This decision is consistent with ECOWAS recommendations in harmonizing issues governing the COVID-19 pandemic within the West African sub-region,” the government said in a statement.
The statement added: “Ever since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, The Gambia Government was among only a few countries globally that never charged fees for all COVID-related expenses including until very recently, exorbitant hotel expenses for mandatory quarantine.
“However, because of the rising costs of medical equipment, supplies and attendant logistical and financial burdens, The Gambia Government found it logical to share some of these costs with intending international travellers.”
