AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHIV Prevention Rollout: Cameroon has started a pilot rollout of Cabotegravir (CAB-PrEP), a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug given every two months, with officials saying it is up to 95% effective when used correctly; the Ministry of Public Health says it will begin in high-transmission areas starting with Douala and must go alongside condoms, testing, and follow-up care. HIV Progress Check: Cameroon also reported progress on UN “95-95-95” targets: 96.4% of people diagnosed with HIV are on antiretroviral treatment and 95% of those are virally suppressed, while the “know your status” goal remains the biggest gap at 77.1%. Regional Cholera Alert: In the Central African Republic, cholera has killed at least 27 people and recorded 253 cases in two weeks, with most deaths occurring before patients reached care; health officials are urging safe water and handwashing to slow spread. Health System Recovery: Cameroon is preparing to rebuild Bamenda Regional Hospital after a fire damaged part of the facility, with technical assessments underway and a fundraising push to support urgent recovery. Neglected Tropical Diseases & Rights: The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution recognizing neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue, highlighting that treatment alone isn’t enough without stronger support for affected communities.
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