AGP Executive Report

Gender-Based Violence: Cameroon faces mounting outrage as reports say around 50 femicides were recorded between January and April, with totals rising to 67 (2023), 77 (2025) and nearly 10 women killed in one recent month; rights groups are pushing for stronger action after the killing of teacher Geraldine Achia, and a bill to make femicide a separate crime is expected to be considered in parliament’s November session. Primary Health Care: WHO and Cameroon unveiled a new 2025–2029 cooperation roadmap in Yaounde, shifting focus toward primary health and community systems, building on past gains including cholera vaccinations and malaria vaccine rollout in high-risk districts. Street Children Support: Cameroon launched a Yaounde campaign to extract and resocialize street children and vulnerable youth, targeting at least 300 by December 2026 through a coalition of civil society partners. Education Funding: The government plans to overhaul public education financing by scrapping the per-pupil capitation grant for a cost-based model aimed at funding real school running costs and reducing headcount fraud. Health & Wellness Campaigns: Global Liver Institute kicked off its #OctoberIs4Livers push, highlighting liver cancer risks and prevention through hepatitis control and reducing modifiable factors. Conservation & Health: Pangolin trafficking remains a major threat, with rehabilitation efforts in Cameroon described as crucial for saving the world’s most trafficked mammal.

Public Health Partnership: WHO and Cameroon unveiled a new 2025–2029 cooperation roadmap in Yaounde, shifting focus toward primary healthcare and community systems, with past wins including cholera vaccination of 2.8M people and malaria vaccine rollout in 42 high-risk districts. Gender-Based Violence & Rights: Cameroon faces rising femicides, with reports of about 50 killings between January and April and calls for stronger action; SOGOC also urged lawmakers to pass a dedicated SRHR law to reduce unsafe abortion risks and legal uncertainty. Social Protection for Youth: Cameroon launched a Yaounde campaign to extract and resocialize street children and vulnerable youth, targeting at least 300 by December 2026 through a coalition of ministries and civil society. Energy Access & Accountability: Government received 16,000 smart electricity meters for public buildings to improve billing accuracy and transparency, with at least 10,000 planned by end-2026. Climate & Health Risks: Greenpeace Africa says Cameroon’s flood warnings must be matched with real prevention and adaptation investment after recent Douala and Limbé disasters increased displacement and disease risk.

Public Health: WHO and Cameroon unveiled a new 2025–2029 cooperation roadmap in Yaounde, shifting focus toward primary healthcare and community systems, after joint work that included cholera vaccination of 2.8 million people and malaria vaccine rollout in 42 high-risk districts. Maternal & Sexual Health: SOGOC urged lawmakers to pass a dedicated SRHR law, warning that legal gaps and fear of prosecution keep safe care out of reach, with unsafe abortion linked to major maternal deaths. Gender-Based Violence: Rights groups and opposition are pushing for action as femicide reports rise, including the killing of teacher Geraldine Achia and calls for femicide to be treated as a separate crime. Education Funding: Government plans to scrap per-pupil capitation grants for a cost-based model that targets real school running costs and aims to curb headcount fraud. Energy Access & Accountability: Cameroon received 16,000 smart meters for government sites to improve billing accuracy and control public power bills, with more installations planned by end-2026. Social Protection: Cameroon launched a Yaounde campaign to extract and resocialize street children and youth, targeting at least 300 reintegrations by December 2026. Wildlife & Health: Tikki Hywood Foundation continues pangolin rescue and rehabilitation, preparing animals for release after illegal trafficking.

Gender-Based Violence & Health: Cameroon faces a rising femicide crisis, with reports of about 50 women killed between January and April, nearly 10 deaths in August alone, and calls for stronger action as a bill to make femicide a separate crime is set for parliament’s November session. Maternal & Sexual Health Law: The Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon (SOGOC) urges lawmakers to pass a dedicated SRHR law, warning that fear and legal ambiguity around abortion access under Article 339 leave women exposed to unsafe procedures linked to preventable maternal deaths. Water, Flooding & Disease Risk: OCHA reports over 500 households affected by Douala floods (Sept 12–13), with nearly 200 displaced and sanitation problems contaminating drinking water sources, raising health risks. Public Health Systems & Prevention: Greenpeace Africa says climate warnings must be matched with real investment in prevention and adaptation after floods in Douala and Limbé, which have also been tied to increased disease threats. Hepatitis (UN Advocacy): Cameroon’s envoy at the UN pushes for renewed action on viral hepatitis, stressing screening, vaccines, treatment, and links to universal health coverage. Electricity Access & Health Costs: Government receives 16,000 smart meters to improve monitoring and curb disputes over public power bills, with wider rollout planned for 2026.

Gender-Based Violence: Cameroon faces a rising femicide crisis, with reports of about 50 women killed between January and April, up from 67 in 2023, 77 in 2025, and nearly 10 deaths in August alone—families and rights groups are demanding action as a bill to make femicide a separate crime is set for parliament’s November session. Maternal & Reproductive Health Law: The Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon (SOGOC) urged lawmakers to pass a dedicated SRHR law, warning that restrictive abortion rules and fear of prosecution leave women exposed to unsafe procedures linked to an estimated 25% of maternal deaths. Public Health & Safety After Floods: OCHA reports over 500 households affected by Douala floods, with sanitation problems and contaminated drinking water raising health risks. Health Systems & Access: Cameroon received 16,000 smart electricity meters for government sites to improve billing accuracy and monitoring—an indirect boost to service reliability. Climate-Linked Disease Risk: Greenpeace Africa says emergency relief after floods must be matched with stronger prevention and adaptation to cut recurring disease risks.

SRHR Push: SOGOC urged lawmakers to pass a dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights law, warning that fear and legal ambiguity around Articles 337–338 leave women with limited access to safe abortion even where Article 339 allows it, and noting unsafe abortions are linked to about 25% of maternal deaths. Maternal & Child Health in Focus: Cameroon’s UN General Assembly delegation also highlighted viral hepatitis as a “silent emergency,” citing 287 million people living with hepatitis B or C globally and calling for stronger prevention, screening, treatment and links to universal health coverage. Flood-Linked Health Risks: OCHA reported over 500 Douala households affected by Sept 12–13 floods, with at least 200 displaced and sanitation problems contaminating drinking water sources, raising health risks. GBV Protection Crisis: MINPROFF data put reported gender-based violence at 4,883 cases Jan–Jun 2026, with the Far North leading, driven by conflict, displacement and weakened access to health and justice services. Climate Adaptation: Greenpeace Africa called for weather warnings to be matched with real investment in prevention and adaptation after repeated floods in Douala and Limbé.

SRHR & Maternal Health: SOGOC has urged Cameroon lawmakers to pass a dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights law, warning that fear and legal ambiguity around Article 339 of the Penal Code leave women exposed to unsafe abortion—linked to an estimated 25% of maternal deaths. Climate & Public Health: Greenpeace Africa says Cameroon’s rainy-season warnings must be matched with real prevention and adaptation funding, not endless emergency relief, after floods in Douala and Limbé worsened displacement and disease risks. Flood Impacts in Douala: OCHA reports over 500 households affected by Sept 12–13 floods in Douala, with sanitation problems contaminating drinking water sources. Viral Hepatitis: Cameroon’s UNGA envoy, Dr Manaouda Malachie, pushed for stronger hepatitis action, citing 287 million people living with hepatitis B or C and linking elimination to universal health coverage. GBV Protection Crisis: MINPROFF data shows 4,883 reported GBV cases Jan–Jun 2026, with the Far North leading, driven by conflict and disrupted access to health and justice. Diabetes Care: A new review highlights how diabetes self-management—medication, diet, exercise, and regular monitoring—can reduce complications, underscoring the need for better patient support.

Viral Hepatitis Push: Cameroon’s UNGA envoy, Health Minister Dr Manaouda Malachie, urged stronger action on hepatitis B and C, calling it a “silent emergency” despite vaccines, screening and treatment—linking elimination to universal health coverage, safer blood transfusion, maternal/child health and liver cancer prevention. Flood-Linked Health Risks: In Douala, OCHA reports floods affected over 500 households and displaced at least 200, with slow drainage and contaminated drinking-water sources raising sanitation and health risks. GBV Protection Crisis: MINPROFF data shows 4,883 reported gender-based violence cases in Cameroon from January–June 2026, with Far North leading (1,828), driven by conflict, displacement and weakened access to health and justice services. Diabetes Self-Care: New research highlights how adherence to diabetes self-management—meds, diet, exercise and regular monitoring—matters for outcomes, reinforcing the need for patient support and follow-up. Road Safety & Wellness Checks: Yango Cameroon’s safety events in Yaoundé and Douala combined eyesight testing, blood pressure and general wellness checks with Red Cross CPR training for partner drivers. Livestock Disease Drive (One Health): African leaders backed renewed efforts to eradicate PPR by 2040, with Cameroon among countries pushing for coordinated vaccination and financing.

GBV Alert: Cameroon recorded 4,883 reported gender-based violence cases between January and June 2026, with the Far North leading (1,828 cases) amid conflict, displacement, and weakened access to health and justice services. Road Safety & Wellness: Yango held safety events in Yaoundé and Douala under “Your Safety, Our Priority,” offering free eyesight checks, blood pressure and wellness screening with the Cameroon Red Cross, CPR training, and digital safety guidance for partner drivers. Diabetes Self-Care: A study on Type 2 diabetes highlights how adherence to self-care practices varies across patient groups, reinforcing the need for consistent medication, diet, exercise, and regular monitoring. Animal Health (One Health): African leaders backed a renewed push to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2040, including stronger coordination and investment plans, with Cameroon among participating countries. Health Systems Research: A global health systems professor profile notes trial work that reduced newborn mortality by 20% through bottom-up maternity team improvements. Community Health Access: In Borno, returnees seek toilet facilities to prevent disease outbreaks after displacement.

EU-funded banana support: The EU says it injected €48.1m (about CFAF 31.6bn) into Cameroon’s banana sector from 2013–2024 to boost yields, cut losses and modernize infrastructure, but warns export markets remain insufficiently diversified as tariff preferences erode. GBV protection crisis: Cameroon recorded 4,883 reported gender-based violence cases in the first half of 2026, with the Far North (1,828) leading—humanitarian groups link the surge to conflict, displacement, and weakened access to health and justice services. Diabetes self-care focus: A new study highlights how adherence to diabetes self-management varies across patient groups, reinforcing the need for consistent medication, diet, exercise, and regular blood sugar checks. Road safety and health checks: Yango held safety events in Yaoundé and Douala under “Your Safety, Our Priority,” including free eyesight testing, blood pressure and wellness checks with the Cameroon Red Cross, plus CPR training. PPR push for livestock health: African leaders backed a drive to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants by 2040, with Cameroon among countries at the Rome meeting calling for investment plans and coordinated vaccination. Health system leadership: A global surgery award recognizes efforts to expand quality surgical care in underserved communities, including work strengthening trauma systems and blood transfusion services across Africa.

Livelihoods & Rights: A Christian mental health support worker, Felix Ngole, is set to argue at the Court of Appeal that “beliefs should not cost people their career” after a charity withdrew a job offer over his online views on marriage and sexuality. Road Safety & Wellness: Yango held safety events in Yaoundé and Douala with free eyesight checks, blood pressure and wellness screening with the Cameroon Red Cross and partners, plus CPR training and digital safety guidance for partner drivers. Diabetes Self-Care: New research highlights how adherence to diabetes self-management (meds, diet, exercise, monitoring and foot care) varies across patient groups—useful for Cameroon’s growing type 2 diabetes burden. Animal Health (One Health): African leaders backed a push to eradicate PPR by 2040, with Cameroon among countries discussed at a Rome meeting aimed at turning political promises into funded vaccination and control plans. Climate Health Risk: Scientists warn super El Niño could drive major heat deaths, with Africa’s Sahel projected as hardest hit—Nigeria and nearby countries flagged for urgent protection planning. Local Health Access (Security-linked): Returnees in Borno’s Banki area say inadequate toilet facilities during resettlement could trigger disease outbreaks, urging authorities to act fast.

Road Safety & Wellness: Yango Cameroon held safety events in Yaoundé and Douala under “Your Safety, Our Priority,” pairing free eyesight checks, blood pressure and general wellness screening (with the Cameroon Red Cross, Calex Optics and CareHelp) and CPR training to help partner drivers respond better in emergencies. Diabetes Self-Care: A study reviews how people with type 2 diabetes stick to self-care practices—highlighting the role of medication, diet, exercise, regular sugar checks and foot care in reducing complications. Heat & Public Health Risk: New research warns that a strong El Niño could drive an estimated 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide by early 2027, with Africa’s Sahel—plus Nigeria—projected among the hardest hit, raising the stakes for heat preparedness. Animal Health & Disease Control: African leaders backed a renewed push to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2040 while strengthening foot-and-mouth disease control, calling for coordinated funding and vaccination plans. Community Health & Services: In Cameroon’s Far North, resettled families in Borno say inadequate toilet facilities could force open defecation and trigger disease outbreaks, urging urgent support. Global Surgery Recognition: The American College of Surgeons and Pfizer honored surgeons working to expand quality surgical care in underserved communities worldwide.

Road Safety & Wellness: Yango Cameroon held “Your Safety, Our Priority” events in Yaoundé and Douala, offering free eyesight tests, blood pressure and wellness checks with the Cameroon Red Cross, plus CPR training and digital safety awareness for partner drivers. Diabetes Care Research: A study reviews adherence to Type 2 diabetes self-care practices across patient demographics and clinical characteristics, underscoring the role of medication, diet, exercise, and regular monitoring. Public Health Threats from Climate: New research warns Super El Niño could drive up heat-related deaths, with Nigeria and the Sahel among the hardest hit, calling for urgent protection steps. Animal Health Policy: African leaders backed a push to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2040 while strengthening Foot-and-Mouth Disease control, including coordinated funding and vaccination plans. Community Health & Services: Belabo Council was recognized by Plan International Cameroon for strong local governance and child/family well-being projects, highlighting how municipal action can improve health outcomes. Health System & Maternal/Newborn Focus: A global health systems piece highlights work aimed at reducing newborn deaths by improving maternity team practices and patient/community involvement.

Polio Risk for Travelers: The CDC updated a Level 2 polio travel advisory for Americans heading to 29 countries in Europe and beyond, warning that poliovirus is circulating in humans or environmental samples in the past 13 months. Animal Health Push: African leaders backed a new drive to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2040, while also strengthening Foot-and-Mouth Disease control, with coordinated investment plans urged across borders. Road Safety & Health Checks: In Buea, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi urged motorbike riders to treat their work as service to protect human life; separately, Yango held safety events in Yaoundé and Douala with free eyesight testing, blood pressure checks, CPR training, and in-app safety tools. Digital Health & Wellness Support: Yango’s partner-driver wellness screening (with Cameroon Red Cross and health partners) highlights growing focus on routine health checks for road users. Public Health & Displacement: Reports from Cameroon’s Far North and beyond continue to flag disease risks tied to displacement and inadequate sanitation, including calls for better toilet facilities to prevent outbreaks. Security Pressure on Care: Coverage of Boko Haram violence in Cameroon’s Far North underscores how insecurity disrupts access to safe living conditions and healthcare.

Road Safety & Public Health: In Buea, Catholic Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi urged motorbike riders to treat their work as a service to humanity—protecting human life, respecting road users, and upholding the dignity of the profession. Mental Health & Healing: Cameroon-born author Gladis Saidou released the memoir “Welcome Home,” sharing her journey through trauma, mental health crisis, therapy, faith, and recovery. Disease Risk in Displacement: In Cameroon’s Far North, hundreds fled after an armed group raid killed 15 in Madegoua; displaced families reached border towns like Waza and Mora, straining local health services and raising fears of a humanitarian and disease outbreak. Health System Capacity: Cameroon and the IMF reviewed electricity transmission bottlenecks and power losses, noting that improved supply could support stronger growth and better service delivery. Safe Blood Access: A new piece highlights the need to secure safe blood through better donor recruitment and retention to prevent life-threatening shortages. Community Water & Sanitation: Returnees resettled from Minawao camp in Borno State (Nigeria) appealed for adequate toilet facilities to prevent open defecation and disease spread.

Far North Displacement: Hundreds of people fled homes in Cameroon’s Far North after an armed group killed 15 in Madegoua near Makary, with families streaming toward Kousseri, Mora and Waza; health officials warn arrivals are straining services and many women and children have gone days without food. Returnee Health Risk: In Nigeria’s Borno State, families resettled from Minawao camp in Banki town say overcrowded toilet facilities could push children into open defecation and trigger disease outbreaks, urging urgent support beyond water and housing. Cholera Preparedness: WHO and KSrelief signed a $5.3m deal to strengthen cholera preparedness and response across the Lake Chad Basin, including Cameroon, with better early detection, rapid treatment access and coordinated outbreak action. Power Sector Watch: Cameroon and the IMF reviewed electricity transmission bottlenecks, losses and sector finances, as the government works to improve grid reliability and reduce power drops linked to infrastructure gaps. Press Freedom: A Cameroon court case over government-issued glasses has reportedly led to severe penalties for four journalists, raising fresh concerns about media freedom and self-censorship. AI for Health Data: A new report highlights how health and biopharmaceutical AI depends on data governance, warning that poor handling can harm patient privacy and safety.