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Samuel James Palmer

Doctor and family-planning pioneer

Died 2010

Samuel James Palmer was a Gambian doctor associated with the development of private clinical care and reproductive-health services. Born in Basse, he served in the colonial and post-independence medical services and founded Westfield Clinic. He also helped establish the Gambia Family Planning Association in response to the needs of mothers and children.

THEIR MARK ON HISTORY

01Helped establish the Gambia Family Planning Association in 1968.

02Founded Westfield Clinic.

Reproductive healthBasseMedical pioneers

Photo: The Point: Dr Samuel James Palmer passes away · Image rights retained by source. Cropped or framed for display. AI-assisted resolution enhancement. View original photograph.