AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPharma Capacity Boost: Cameroon’s pharmaceutical industry has grown from 7 production units in 2020 to 19 in 2026, but locally made medicines still cover under 5% of national demand—highlighting gaps in financing, energy, raw materials, and payment delays for public orders. Public Health Access: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Ministry of Health are tackling recurring cholera in Yaoundé by putting communities at the center of prevention, building on local cleaning days and hygiene efforts in Djoungolo. Gender-Based Violence Pressure: Cameroon faces renewed outrage after reports of at least eight women killed by spouses in eight days, with calls for femicide prevention to start earlier through education, early warning signs, and better support systems. School Health & Dignity: In Moli (Buea), AgricVento’s back-to-school drive supported children with notebooks, sanitary pads, first-aid supplies, haircuts, and arts activities—placing special emphasis on menstrual hygiene and minor health needs. Food Security & Livelihoods: The Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) is urging government intervention after more than 100 palm trees were reportedly destroyed at Esuke in Mutengene, warning the damage could undermine livelihoods and recent investments.
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