AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Prevention Breakthrough: Cameroon has begun a pilot rollout of CAB-PrEP, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug (cabotegravir) given every two months, with officials saying it is up to 95% effective and will start in high-transmission areas like Douala. HIV Progress Check: New Ministry of Public Health data shows Cameroon has met two of the UN “95-95-95” targets: 96.4% of diagnosed people are on antiretroviral treatment and 95% of those are virally suppressed, while only 77.1% know their status. Water & Sanitation Push: The Northern Regions government has launched the SEWASH Project to expand safe drinking water and sanitation, backed by World Bank IDA financing (2025–2030), aiming to cut public health risks linked to water scarcity. Cholera Alert (CAR): In neighbouring Central African Republic, cholera has killed at least 27 people and recorded 253 cases in two weeks, with health officials urging safe water and handwashing to slow spread. Community Health & Safety: Civil society in Cameroon’s Ngoyla Wildlife Reserve and Djoko Community Forest is raising alarms over illegal logging and land exploitation tied to the Mbalam mining project, warning of threats to biodiversity and local livelihoods. Financial Inclusion: MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) has launched instant microcredit via MoMo accounts, offering loans up to 100,000 FCFA with no paperwork or branch visits.
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