AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHIV Update (Cameroon): A nationwide survey reports Cameroon’s HIV prevalence at 2.6% and incidence at 0.13% (about 21,000 new cases yearly), with progress toward viral load suppression under the 95-95-95 push—while officials urge more testing and stigma-busting to help people know their status. Child Health (South West): The South West launched the 2026 Mother and Child Health Nutrition Action Week, aiming to reach at least 95% of eligible children with Vitamin A supplementation (12–59 months) and catch-up immunisation for 0–59 months. Infection Risk (Africa): A JAMA Network Open study across six African countries finds rising antimicrobial-resistant UTIs, with very high resistance to common antibiotics—highlighting the need for stronger monitoring and smarter treatment. Cholera Response (Cameroon): Doctors Without Borders donated a chlorine production unit to the Red Cross under a Sustainable Cholera Prevention Project, focused on treatment capacity, surveillance, water and sanitation, and community risk communication. Conflict & Care Access (Northwest/Southwest): A 2025 report says violence against healthcare in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions fell to 22 incidents (from 30 in 2024), but kidnappings and extortion still disrupt access. Emergency (Douala): Heavy rains preceded a partial collapse of a three-story building in Bonamoussadi, Douala, killing at least six (including three children) and injuring six others; engineers are assessing nearby structures. Health Innovation (Douala): Orange Cameroun’s digital health challenge crowned INTELLIBRA as top winner, alongside other health and development-focused startups set to represent Cameroon internationally.
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