AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater & Sanitation: Cameroon has formally launched the operational phase of the €184.9m Water Security Project (SEWASH), with a first Steering Committee meeting in Yaounde chaired by the Minister of Water and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba. Funded through a World Bank IDA credit, the 2025–2030 phase targets stronger water governance, safer drinking water and improved sanitation across multiple regions, with planning and procurement frameworks validated at the start. Water Network Expansion (Yaounde): Separately, Cameroon launched a CFA87bn project to expand Yaounde’s drinking water network, adding supply for about 30,000 more households over 36 months, including new pumping stations, reservoirs, pipelines and remote management to cut losses. Menstrual Health: In Mehe (Far North), Good Neighbors Cameroon, supported by Global Affairs Canada, is tackling menstrual hygiene stigma through education and community awareness; an assessment found 98% of women and girls previously relied on old cloths, and the project marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day with community activities. Blood Safety: Cameroon’s National Blood Transfusion Service reviewed its 2025 performance and 2026 budget execution, noting blood collection rose to 187,224 units in 2025 but remains below the estimated 400,000 annual requirement, with low voluntary donation and funding gaps cited.
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