AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMalaria at Work: A new survey by the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) finds 62% of workers across 10 West African countries, including Cameroon, get no workplace malaria prevention support, with most rating employer commitment as “fair” or “poor.” Health Systems & Local Pharma: Cameroon’s Public Health Minister Dr. Manaouda Malachie says local drug manufacturing has grown since 2020 (from 7 to 19 units; 239 approved products) but still covers only about 15% of essential medicines and under 5% of national demand, citing capital limits, energy shortages, raw material issues, import competition, and delayed procurement payments. TB Diagnostics Leap: A report highlights a new, affordable molecular TB test (US$2.6) using tongue swabs to expand access in primary care and help replace slower, less sensitive methods. Women’s Health Research: A Cameroon pilot study examines sociocultural and structural determinants affecting sexual and reproductive health among female sex workers. Road Safety: A commentary flags ongoing highway deaths in Cameroon, calling for stronger enforcement and safety monitoring.
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