AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoGender-Based Violence Watch: Cameroon’s government says femicide and child abuse are rising fast, with women murdered increasing from 50 (2023) to 67 (2024) and 77 (2025), and early 2026 figures suggesting the trend is continuing—officials say many attacks are carried out by people close to victims, including spouses and relatives. Menstrual Health & Education: Plan International Cameroon is tackling period poverty through its Youth Engagement Platform (YEP), holding a June 2 roundtable to push safer menstrual hygiene practices and reduce school dropouts linked to lack of sanitary support. Health System Under Strain (Sahel): The UN warns about 24 million people needing humanitarian help across the Sahel, including northern Cameroon, as violence spreads and schools and health centres are forced to close. Power & Care Access: Cameroon’s electricity sector faces disruption after two major plants suspended output from the Southern Interconnected Grid, raising concerns for service reliability that can affect health facilities. Mpox Safety & Compliance (Global): Two NIH-linked researchers—one Cameroonian—were charged in the US over alleged smuggling of mpox vials after a Detroit airport stop, a reminder of the need for strict pathogen handling and documentation. Regional Health Risk (Ebola): Congo’s World Cup warmup against Chile was reportedly blocked in Spain due to Ebola-related health concerns.
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