AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRiver Blindness: A new computer-based study is screening compounds from Central African medicinal plants for possible treatments. The search matters for Cameroon, where transmission has persisted despite years of ivermectin campaigns; the drug kills parasite larvae but not adult worms. Digital Health: Douala-based S.T. Digital has partnered with US firm Global Care International to develop digital health systems for public and private providers in Africa. Malaria Research: A study involving researchers from the University of Douala and Centre Pasteur du Cameroun found that people with sickle cell trait were infected mainly by a distinct group of malaria parasites, offering clues to the trait’s protective effect. TB Testing: Research across seven countries, including Cameroon, found pooled testing can help clinics detect tuberculosis quickly and at lower cost using existing equipment. Medicine Safety: UN warnings about counterfeit and trafficked medicines in Central Africa spotlight a major public health threat, with more than 251 tonnes seized in the region between 2020 and 2025. Traditional Medicine: At a national symposium, Cameroon’s higher education minister called for traditional remedies to be assessed for active ingredients, dosage and side effects.
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