AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMalaria Vaccine Uptake: Cameroon’s RTS,S malaria vaccine is reducing severe illness, but health workers warn too few children return for the fourth dose, a common problem with multi-dose vaccines. Polio Immunisation: Chad reports vaccinating over 7 million children in a major polio campaign, exceeding targets and including refugees and displaced people—relevant for Lake Chad Basin neighbours. Boko Haram Attack (Far North): One civilian was killed and four Cameroonian soldiers plus an infant were injured in a Boko Haram raid on an army outpost in Tourou, Mokolo subdivision; attackers seized equipment before withdrawing. Water Security Push: Cameroon presented a nearly $4bn Water Compact at the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, seeking partner funding to improve safe water access and support agriculture, livestock and energy. Health Infrastructure (Yaoundé): Cameroon formalised land transfer for the African Medical Centre of Excellence near Yaoundé-Nsimalen airport, advancing an Afreximbank-backed regional healthcare project. Climate & Health Risk: UN-linked forecasts flag Cameroon among African countries at high risk from El Niño-linked climate shocks, raising concerns for food and health systems. Governance & Health Delivery: Reports on President Biya’s prolonged absence highlight fears of decision-making delays that could affect public services, including health. Regional Refugee Returns: Cameroon-CAR-UNHCR tripartite talks in Yaoundé moved to finalise a framework for voluntary, safe, dignified repatriation of Central African refugees. Pharma & Supply: A Cameroon-linked listing of eligible countries for India’s 2026 e-Visa includes medical travel, potentially easing cross-border access for care.
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