AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOne Health: Cameroon’s Livestock Minister Taïga told a global conference in Rome that the country’s One Health framework links human, animal and environmental health to tackle zoonotic risks, including anthrax. Traditional Medicine: A Yaoundé symposium called for scientific standards in traditional pharmacopoeia, including testing active ingredients, setting doses and identifying side effects. Malaria Research: A study involving University of Douala and Centre Pasteur du Cameroun researchers found people with sickle cell trait were mostly infected by a distinct group of malaria parasites, offering clues to the trait’s protective effect. Medicine Safety: UN agencies reported at least 251 tonnes of illicit medical products seized across Central Africa from 2020 to 2025; Cameroon accounted for 96.3 tonnes in 2025. The trade threatens patients with treatment failures and poisoning. Care for Children: Corrective surgery has helped children in rural Cameroon regain mobility and return to school.
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