AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Nutrition: JHIS University in Yaounde awarded pioneer master’s degrees in Public Health Nutrition, including a thesis on cancer-related malnutrition among Yaounde patients, highlighting how nutrition support remains under-recognised in cancer care. Cholera Alert (Far North): Cameroon’s cholera outbreak has surged past 800 cases with 25 deaths across eight health districts, with authorities preparing a vaccination campaign alongside surveillance, treatment, sanitation and community awareness. Health System & Access: Cameroon-US transport talks also touched on public-health screening at Yaoundé-Nsimalen and Douala airports as the country moves to reform its ship registry and tackle fraudulent flag use. Women’s Health & Rights: A new global report links female genital mutilation and menstrual discrimination as part of one control system, underscoring the need for dignity-focused menstrual health support. Immigration Stress on Health Researchers: Reports from the US describe airport detentions of scholars, including a Johns Hopkins researcher from Cameroon, raising concerns about trauma and uncertainty for international health workers. Leadership & Governance (Indirect Health Impact): President Paul Biya’s military reshuffle amid prolonged absence continues to fuel speculation, while government insists he is alive and will return soon.
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