AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV Progress: Cameroon has hit two of the UN’s 95-95-95 HIV targets, with 96.4% of diagnosed people on antiretroviral treatment and 95% of those on treatment achieving viral suppression, but only 77.1% of adults living with HIV know their status, according to a national survey conducted from Sept 2024 to Jan 2025. Hospital Recovery: Cameroon has started preparations to rebuild Bamenda Regional Hospital after a fire damaged part of the facility, with technical experts assessing the damage and a fundraising drive supporting urgent recovery so patients can keep getting care. Public Health & Policy Dialogue: The Ministry of Territorial Administration in Yaoundé met Jehovah’s Witnesses leadership, raising concerns including participation in national vaccination campaigns and blood donation, and stressing that singing the national anthem is a civic obligation. Health Systems & Data: A Yaoundé forum is pushing better gender and child statistics to guide policy, with organizers saying “what gets measured is what changes” for targeting inequalities. AI for Health & Services: The ITU launched the “AI for Good Lab” initiative, building on Cameroon’s AI for Good sandbox work, to help countries develop locally relevant AI solutions for sectors including health.
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