AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmunisation Push: eHealth Africa says it helped vaccinate more than 23 million children against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across 15 northern Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, reaching over 205,000 settlements using digital mapping, geospatial tracking, lab support and renewable energy. Policy-to-Action Drive: In Yaoundé, Central Africa think tank leaders urged a shift from “evidence to action,” with calls to strengthen policy uptake and even streamline public health governance through a possible national public health institute. Leadership for Health Systems: Nkafu Policy Institute programmes in Yaoundé wrapped up with calls for stronger institutions and practical community impact—skills that can feed into better health service delivery. Health in Displacement: AFP reports US deportees arriving in Cameroon face limited medical care, with many contracting malaria and lacking psychological support—highlighting urgent gaps in health and protection services. Urban Sanitation: Yaoundé authorities are stepping up enforcement against illegal dumping, clearing “black spots” and adding collection routines to keep streets cleaner. Education Safety: Cameroon’s English-speaking west saw the release of five abducted teachers after a deadly attack on a teacher training centre, underscoring ongoing risks to education and child wellbeing.
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