AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMining Disaster (CAR–Cameroon border): A deadly landslide hit the Zamboye artisanal gold mine in western Central African Republic near Cameroon on Tuesday, killing at least 100 people as rescue teams continue searching for more victims; local prosecutors say underground tunnel collapses likely triggered the tragedy, and survivors were taken for medical care in Baboua, with reports that at least four victims were Cameroonian nationals. Cholera Response (Cameroon): The European Commission approved €2.3m emergency funding to curb cholera outbreaks across Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and CAR, with Cameroon receiving €100,000 for outbreak containment, case management, essential medicines, cholera treatment units and oral rehydration points, plus support for surveillance and community sensitisation. Public Health Systems (NCDs & UHC): Health leaders meeting in Accra urged African countries—including Cameroon—to integrate noncommunicable disease services, essential medicines and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms, noting NCDs now drive over 37% of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Governance & Health Access (Yaoundé waste): In Yaoundé VI, the mayor deployed heavy machinery to clear an illegal dump site in Simbock, aiming to reduce pollution and health risks for residents and commuters. Health Governance (Biya legal challenge): A legal petition challenges Cameroon President Paul Biya’s eligibility for an eighth term, citing age and health concerns as the Constitutional Council prepares a ruling.
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