AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWomen’s Safety: Nearly 70 women have been killed in gender-related violence in Cameroon this year, according to the ministry responsible for women’s affairs. Protests are demanding stronger protections and accountability; the government plans to bring a bill making femicide a separate offence before parliament in November. Food Safety: A study of poultry from farms in three regions found heavy metals in chicken and egg samples, raising health concerns. Cameroon’s poultry association disputes the study’s scope and warns it could undermine confidence in local products. Health Coverage: AREA Assurances has won a CFA1.22 billion health-insurance contract with CRTV, replacing Chanas. Malaria Research: A study involving University of Douala researcher Sandrine Nsango found people with sickle cell trait were mostly infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasite, offering a possible clue to the trait’s protection.
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