AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Alert in Cameroon’s Conflict Zones: The government has urged armed separatist groups in the English-speaking regions to allow safe access for health and humanitarian workers as mpox spreads, with authorities warning that transport workers may be helping move the virus across key routes. Parliament Focuses on Health Access and Cost of Living: Cameroon’s Parliament opened its June session with lawmakers calling for urgent action on the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and gaps in public services including healthcare, potable water, and electricity, alongside demands for tighter mining revenue transparency and better land governance. Public Hiring Boost for Health: Cameroon plans to recruit 2,090 new public employees in 2026, including 200 specialist physicians and 1,000 teachers, as health and education hiring drives the increase. Child Protection Alarm: A Douala press briefing by a coalition of civil society groups warned of a growing child sexual abuse crisis, citing recent cases involving pupils and calling for stronger coordinated action. Community Health Gains: In Konye, a new Mbakwa Supe traditional council was installed, with the chief highlighting past improvements including upgrading the local health centre to a subdivisional hospital status with a visiting medical officer. International Mpox Case Linked to Cameroon: Separately, U.S. prosecutors charged two NIH-linked researchers—including a Cameroonian—over alleged mpox virus smuggling into the United States.
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