AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCameroon–U.S. Health Funding: Cameroon and the United States signed a financial framework for a health partnership worth about $850 million (CFA510bn) through 2030, with the U.S. contributing about $400m (CFA240bn) and Cameroon expected to co-invest up to $450m (CFA270bn). Food Safety Watch: A study found six heavy metals (including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury) in chicken and egg samples from poultry farms in Cameroon’s Centre, Littoral and West regions, raising fresh questions about controls, even as the researchers note the sample was limited. Immunization & Outbreak Risk: Health coverage highlights how measles can cause long-lasting immune damage, leaving people vulnerable to other infections for years—an urgent reminder for vaccination and follow-up care. Public Health Planning: WHO and Cameroon unveiled the 2025–2029 cooperation roadmap, shifting toward primary healthcare and community systems, with priorities spanning governance, universal coverage, emergency preparedness and health promotion. Humanitarian Support: The UN released $160m from its emergency fund for crises including Cameroon, warning that funding alone won’t solve access barriers. Social Inclusion in Yaoundé: Cameroon launched a campaign to extract and resocialize street children and vulnerable youth, targeting at least 300 in Yaoundé by December 2026.
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