Maternal Health Gaps: UNFPA reports Cameroon still falls short on maternal care, with 1 in 3 births not attended by a skilled health worker (69% attended by qualified personnel), alongside low modern contraceptive use (15.4%) and unmet family planning needs (23%), with adolescent girls especially vulnerable. Snakebite Emergency: Two people died from snakebites in Taraba’s border community of Lissam Sambo (Pangtso) within 24 hours, residents say anti-snake venom is unavailable locally and delays in reaching care pushed them to rely on traditional treatment. Health System Strengthening: Cameroon’s MUPE-MINSANTÉ staff association has elected its first executive board in Yaoundé, setting up leadership roles to coordinate within the Ministry of Public Health. Funding for Social Protection: President Paul Biya authorized signing a $38.6m World Bank IDA credit to expand Cameroon’s Adaptive Social Safety Nets, supporting poor households and helping unemployed urban youth access income-generating activities. Health Sovereignty at AU: Cameroon highlighted healthcare as a strategic investment for African sovereignty at an AU summit in Accra, focusing on HIV/AIDS eradication, maternal mortality reduction, and stronger emergency preparedness. Digital Health Policy Watch: A new review notes African countries are shifting from older eHealth plans to more integrated, sometimes binding digital health strategies, with Cameroon included in the broader regional trend.