AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoViral Hepatitis Push: Cameroon’s UNGA envoy, Health Minister Dr Manaouda Malachie, urged stronger action on hepatitis B and C, calling it a “silent emergency” despite vaccines, screening and treatment—linking elimination to universal health coverage, safer blood transfusion, maternal/child health and liver cancer prevention. Flood-Linked Health Risks: In Douala, OCHA reports floods affected over 500 households and displaced at least 200, with slow drainage and contaminated drinking-water sources raising sanitation and health risks. GBV Protection Crisis: MINPROFF data shows 4,883 reported gender-based violence cases in Cameroon from January–June 2026, with Far North leading (1,828), driven by conflict, displacement and weakened access to health and justice services. Diabetes Self-Care: New research highlights how adherence to diabetes self-management—meds, diet, exercise and regular monitoring—matters for outcomes, reinforcing the need for patient support and follow-up. Road Safety & Wellness Checks: Yango Cameroon’s safety events in Yaoundé and Douala combined eyesight testing, blood pressure and general wellness checks with Red Cross CPR training for partner drivers. Livestock Disease Drive (One Health): African leaders backed renewed efforts to eradicate PPR by 2040, with Cameroon among countries pushing for coordinated vaccination and financing.
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