AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoTraditional Medicine Meets Science: Cameroon’s University of Yaounde I hosted a national symposium on valorizing Cameroonian traditional pharmacopoeia, urging stronger research links between traditional healers and modern healthcare. Mpox Watch: WHO reports 11 African countries with active mpox transmission in six weeks; Cameroon recorded 28 cases in the period, with figures possibly undercounted due to reporting delays. Far North Security and Health Risks: Reuters says suspected Islamist militants killed at least 15 people in a pre-dawn attack on Madegoua near Makary; survivors were taken to hospital, underscoring ongoing threats to community safety and access to care. Health Campaign Results: In Cameroon’s Far North, Minister Manaouda said a one-week free healthcare drive exceeded targets, delivering consultations, surgeries (including cataracts), HIV screening, and medicine distribution plus pre-enrolment for Universal Health Coverage. Workforce Mental Health: A new call urges future healthcare workers to normalize conversations about mental health to reduce burnout and stigma in clinical training. Global Health Policy Funding: The World Bank invited youth-led groups across 22 African countries, including Cameroon, to apply for grants supporting health and nutrition advocacy for women, children and adolescents.
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