AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaria Research: A study involving researchers from the University of Douala and Centre Pasteur du Cameroun found that people with sickle cell trait were mostly infected by a distinct group of malaria parasites, offering a possible clue to the trait’s protection against severe illness. TB Testing: A seven-country study that included Cameroon found pooled testing can stretch existing lab resources to diagnose more people quickly and at lower cost; the approach informed WHO guidance. One Health: At a conference in Rome, Cameroon highlighted its national framework linking human, animal and environmental health to manage zoonotic risks. Medicine Safety: UN reporting warns that counterfeit and trafficked medicines pose a major public health threat across Central Africa. Blood Supply: A report has flagged Yaoundé’s chronic shortage of donated blood and the risks it creates for patients.
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