IMF Talks in Yaounde: Cameroon’s Finance Ministry says an IMF mission led by Christine Dieterich is in Yaounde for Article IV-style consultations on economic outlook, public finances and debt sustainability, after the 2021–2025 IMF programme ended in July 2025. Boko Haram Attack in Far North: At least 13 civilians were killed and one injured in an overnight Boko Haram attack in Madegoua, Makary, Logone-et-Chari, with authorities linking it to a suspected reprisal after ammunition was seized earlier. Mpox Update for Cameroon: WHO reports 11 African countries with active mpox transmission (1,153 cases, 7 deaths) in the six weeks to Aug 16; Cameroon recorded 28 cases, with WHO warning figures may be underestimated due to reporting delays and weaker surveillance. Mental Health for Future Staff: A Cameroon-focused piece urges medical students and future healthcare workers to normalize conversations about mental health, tackling burnout and anxiety through safer peer culture. Far North Free Health Campaign: Minister Manaouda says a one-week free healthcare drive in the Far North exceeded targets, delivering consultations, surgeries (including cataracts), HIV screening, oral healthcare and pre-enrolment for Universal Health Coverage. Digital Health Win: Cameroonian e-health startup Waspito won the US$250,000 Grand LEAP Award for its smartphone video consultations and home-sample lab services, serving about 1.1 million patients. Gender-Based Violence Spotlight: Reports describe a spike in femicides in Cameroon, including killings in Yaounde and allegations involving partners, with calls for early intervention in gender-based violence cases. Health Financing for SMEs: IsDB’s ICD highlighted €95m (CFA62.3bn) in financing operations with Cameroonian banks, with healthcare listed among targeted sectors for SME and private-sector support.