AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCholera Update (Far North): Cameroon’s health authorities report 585 cholera cases and 19 deaths in the Far North since end-June, with outbreaks confirmed in 7 of 37 health districts, urging scaled-up response and strict hygiene (clean surroundings, remove stagnant water). HIV Funding Watch: UNAIDS warns global HIV funding fell 18% in 2025 to $7.3bn, the lowest in nearly two decades, raising fears of a resurgence unless donors and partners restore support. HIV Response Funding (Cameroon-relevant): A KFF-UNAIDS-linked report says donor governments cut HIV disbursements by 25% from 2024 to 2025, with the U.S. driving most of the decline—risking prevention and treatment gaps. WASH Crisis (Northwest/Southwest): UNICEF says 2.9 million people (about 1.5m children) still need safe water, sanitation and hygiene services in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest, citing insecurity, displacement, damaged infrastructure and outbreaks. TB Focus (DRC study): New research highlights pediatric tuberculosis challenges in high-burden settings like the DRC, underscoring the need for earlier detection and better care pathways for children. Health & Safety (Taraba): Residents report a new cutlass assault case in Takum, with the victim receiving hospital treatment—another reminder of how violence can disrupt access to care.
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