AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLead Poisoning: Ahead of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, IPEN groups are urging global controls on lead-chromate pigments used in paint, citing risks to children, families and workers. Women’s Safety: Cameroon’s ministry estimates nearly 70 women have been killed in gender-related violence this year. Protests are demanding stronger protections, as the government prepares a bill to make femicide a separate offence; a teacher’s husband, who denies the accusation, is awaiting trial for her murder. Health Coverage: AREA Assurances won CRTV’s CFA1.216 billion health-insurance contract, covering about 7,041 employees and family members for 2026–2028. Food Safety: A study found heavy metals in poultry samples from three regions, but its small sample cannot establish nationwide risk. The poultry industry says the findings could damage confidence in local products. Malaria Research: A study involving University of Douala researcher Sandrine Nsango found people with sickle-cell trait were almost exclusively infected by a distinct group of malaria parasites, offering clues to the trait’s protective effect.
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