Enhancing Public Health Outreach: 1510 Tele-operators Trained to Fight HPV with Facts
The battle against the Human Papiloma Virus ( HPV) has been intensified following a recent training of 1510 tele-operators. The Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), organized a two-day training workshop to arm the 1510 call center personnel with vital knowledge […]
Public Health : Three Hospitals in Yaoundé Get New Directors-General
The Yaoundé General Hospital, the Yaoundé Teaching Hospital Centre and the Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospitals now have new Directors -General. Prof. Noël Emmanuel Essomba, former Director of the Douala Laquitinine Hospital was appointed Director of the Yaoundé General Hospital, Prof. Vincent de Paul Ndjientcheu , former Director of the Yaoundé General Hospital moves to […]
Public Health: Cameroon to Introduce Legal Sanctions for Abuse of Healthcare Workers
In a bid to protect healthcare professionals from harassment and abuse, the Cameroonian government has introduced a new rule that will see patients who perpetrate such acts face legal sanctions. This announcement was made Public by the Public Health Minister, Dr. Manaouda Malachie, during a press conference in Yaoundé on November 22nd. The decision to […]
Fight Against Malaria : Cameroon Adopts FCFA380 Billion Multi-sectoral Plan
The government of Cameroon has approved a multi-sectoral plan to roll back Malaria in the country, estimated to cost FCFA 380 Billion, from 2024-2028. Cameroon is among 11 countries most affected by Malaria. According to the National Malaria Control Programme, close to three million cases are reported yearly, and the disease accounts for 28% of […]
Far North Region : 27 Cases, One Death Reported in New Cholera Outbreak
The Far North Region is once again grappling with a fresh cholera outbreak with 27 confirmed cases and the death of a five-year-old child reported. The first case of this fresh wave of cholera cases was reported on November 8, 2024 when four people from the same family were admitted for severe diarrhea in health […]
US Presidential Elections : Donald Trump Makes Historic Comeback
Congratulatory messages have been pouring in from around the globe to America’s President-elect, Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 US Presidential election. It is a historic comeback for the former US President who beat Democratic candidate and current Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris. Trump had taken lead in […]
Cyteal Solution : Public Health Minister Warns of Fake Version on Sale in Cameroon
Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, has alerted the public about a fake version of the Cyteal foaming solution 250mg sold in pharmacies in the country. Dr. Manaouda Malachie signed a press release on 4th November, 2024 detailing the features of the fake antiseptic product. “This notification of counterfeiting follows a quick check of batches G00729 […]
World Stroke Day : “Sickle Cell Increases Risk of Stroke in Children”
Children suffering from sickle cell stand greater chances of having a stroke at some point in their lifetime, health experts in Cameroon say. Stroke is a major health problem in Cameroon, affecting people across all age groups. About 1/4 of the country’s population is exposed to the health problem, with 90% cases preventable, according to […]
Refugee Socio-economic Development: UNHCR, IHS Cameroon and JRS on a Common Front
Access to education, livelihoods and sustainable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons in Minawao camp in the Far North region will soon be improved thanks to the imminent provision of digital kiosks and the refurbishment of the Minawao ICT Centre. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), IHS Cameroon and Jesuit Refugee Service […]
World Polio Day : New Vaccination Campaign to Strengthen immunity in 6.7 million Children
After two cases of the type 2 polio virus were reported in the East region of the Cameroon, the Public Health Ministry has embarked on strengthening the immunity of children below five via a nationwide vaccination campaign. The campaign targets 6.7 million children aged 0-5, and runs from 24th -27th October across the country. A […]
