Health Insurance Reform Push: Nkafu Policy Institute convened experts in Yaounde to tackle Cameroon’s private health insurance governance, coverage gaps for health workers, and financing for the elderly—aiming to strengthen Universal Health Coverage. Emergency Care Upgrade: The US handed Cameroon two mobile field hospitals (over CFA6bn) to boost rapid response during epidemics, disasters and major health crises, with one set for Maroua and another kept as a national reserve. Power Reliability for Health: Socadel appointed General Bank of Cameroon to structure a CFA60bn fundraising to finance electricity network investments—responding to outages and voltage fluctuations that disrupt households and services. Maternal & Newborn Support: A newborn blanket initiative launched in Ghana (Upper East) to improve maternal and newborn care—donating blankets and supplies to health facilities and child welfare homes. Community HIV/Child Protection Closeout: Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services wrapped Children Momentum and Equality Projects in the Northwest, targeting children living with HIV, adolescents at risk and vulnerable families through better access to care and community support. Cleft Care Network: Smile Train launched a Smile Train Africa Alumni Network, bringing clinicians from multiple countries including Cameroon to strengthen locally-led cleft surgery and speech care. Water Access in Cameroon: Cameroon continues rolling out major water projects (SEWASH and Yaounde network expansion) to improve supply and reduce gaps in safe drinking water. Workforce Health System Strain: Reports from Tiko highlight unpaid CDC workers and poor working conditions in health facilities, raising concerns about service continuity and staff wellbeing. Surrogacy Moratorium Debate: UN-backed political moves call for an international moratorium on surrogacy, citing risks to women and children—Cameroon is listed among co-hosts.