AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Innovation: University of Douala students won gold for a healthcare-assistance robot designed to improve basic care in underserved areas; a second Cameroonian team took silver for turning plastic waste into useful products. Disease Preparedness: Cameroon is among the countries covered by the third phase of the West and Central Africa Health Security Programme, launched in Brazzaville. It aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation, disease surveillance and emergency response. Hepatitis Awareness: A University of Buea medical student highlights barriers to hepatitis care, including the cost of tests in Yaoundé and stigma that can keep people from seeking help. Workplace Safety: A blast and fire at Douala’s Metafrique Steel plant killed four people and seriously injured 16. The Littoral governor called for the factory to halt operations, citing failures to address safety concerns.
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