AGP Executive Report

Gender-based Violence Response: Cameroon’s “Stop Femicides” campaign urged tighter vigilance online and stronger health and legal support for victims after renewed fears as killings of women rise, including a recent stabbing death in Yaoundé. Digital Health & Immunisation: eHealth Africa said it helped vaccinate more than 23 million children against polio and other preventable diseases across 15 northern Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, using digital mapping and renewable energy to reach hard-to-access communities. Cameroon Health Tech Win: Waspito, a Cameroonian healthtech startup, won the $250,000 Grand LEAP Award at LEAP 2026, expanding a platform linking patients, doctors and healthcare financing, including an AI service accessible via WhatsApp. Health System Capacity (Policy): Central Africa think tank leaders meeting in Yaoundé called for moving from research to practical action, including proposals such as a national public health institute to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response. Health & Safety for Deportees: AFP reports people deported to Cameroon under US “third country” arrangements face limited medical care, with many contracting malaria and lacking psychological support.

Gender-Based Violence Watch: Cameroon is gripped by fear as killings of women rise, with officials citing at least 50 women killed between January and April 2026 and warning figures may be only “the tip of the iceberg,” as a September case in Yaoundé saw a 44-year-old stabbed in a hotel room. Digital Health & Access: Cameroon healthtech startup Waspito won the $250,000 Grand LEAP Award, expanding a platform linking patients, doctors and healthcare financiers, plus a “Health Wallet” for tracking and funding care. Immunisation Push: eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, using digital mapping and renewable energy to reach over 205,000 settlements. Policy-to-Action Focus: Central Africa think tank leaders met in Yaoundé urging a shift from “evidence to action,” including calls for stronger public health institutions and better policy uptake. Health & Mobility Stress: AFP reports about 50 people deported from the U.S. to Cameroon since January, with many facing limited medical care and malaria after arrival.

Immunisation Push: eHealth Africa says it helped vaccinate more than 23 million children against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across 15 northern Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, reaching over 205,000 settlements using digital mapping, geospatial tracking, lab support and renewable energy. Policy-to-Action Drive: In Yaoundé, Central Africa think tank leaders urged a shift from “evidence to action,” with calls to strengthen policy uptake and even streamline public health governance through a possible national public health institute. Leadership for Health Systems: Nkafu Policy Institute programmes in Yaoundé wrapped up with calls for stronger institutions and practical community impact—skills that can feed into better health service delivery. Health in Displacement: AFP reports US deportees arriving in Cameroon face limited medical care, with many contracting malaria and lacking psychological support—highlighting urgent gaps in health and protection services. Urban Sanitation: Yaoundé authorities are stepping up enforcement against illegal dumping, clearing “black spots” and adding collection routines to keep streets cleaner. Education Safety: Cameroon’s English-speaking west saw the release of five abducted teachers after a deadly attack on a teacher training centre, underscoring ongoing risks to education and child wellbeing.

Immunisation Push: eHealth Africa says it helped vaccinate 23 million children against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, reaching 205,000+ settlements using digital microplans and improved last-mile vaccine delivery. Public Health Systems: The same report highlights stronger preparedness through better lab and emergency-response infrastructure, plus renewable energy support for primary healthcare centres. Community Health & Safety: Yaoundé authorities are stepping up enforcement against illegal dumping, clearing “black spots,” installing collection support, and using daily routines to stop waste from returning. Health & Humanitarian Strain: Cameroon is also seeing medical pressure from US deportees arriving since January, with reports of limited care and widespread malaria among arrivals. Education & Wellbeing: Five abducted teachers in Cameroon’s English-speaking west were released after a ransom-linked operation, underscoring ongoing insecurity risks to learning and child wellbeing. Policy Focus: Central Africa think tank leaders in Yaoundé urged a shift from research to action, including ideas like a national public health institute to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response.

Policy-to-Action Push: The 2026 Central Africa Think Tank Forum opened in Yaoundé urging policymakers and researchers to close the research-to-policy gap, with a spotlight on practical steps like stronger public health institutions and better disease surveillance. Leadership for Delivery: In the same city, Nkafu Policy Institute programmes wrapped up and began again—training emerging and senior leaders to turn “Vision. Action. Impact” into real community and institutional results. Youth Support Beyond Tuition: The Gwags Scholars Program is expanding its model for Cameroonian youth by pairing education with professional experience and a culture of giving back. Health Access Under Strain: Reports from Yaoundé describe US deportees living in limbo with limited medical care, widespread malaria, and little psychological support—raising urgent concerns for health and welfare services. Vaccines with Better Reach: Nigeria’s immunisation drive hit over 23 million children using digital mapping and solar power at primary healthcare centres, a model that could inform regional public health planning. Urban Sanitation: Yaoundé authorities are intensifying enforcement against illegal dumping, using targeted clean-up “black spots” and daily collection routines to keep streets healthier.

Urban Sanitation Push: Yaoundé authorities are intensifying enforcement against illegal dumping, clearing “black spots” like Melen and Etoug-Ebe, using barricades and daily collection routines to stop waste from returning. Public Health Leadership: Cameroon’s Executive and Strategic Leadership Programme opened in Yaoundé, training senior leaders to improve institutional effectiveness and accountability. Health Financing & Access: A Global Fund debt-for-health model is highlighted as debt swaps can free money for health programmes, with Cameroon listed among African participants. Sickle Cell Care: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations for sickle cell disease. Cameroon Health System Capacity: Cameroon’s installed electricity generation rose to 2,280 MW by end-2025, but the country still faces a major supply gap—an issue that can affect health service reliability. Airport Transport Upgrade: ADC and ALO Technologies have retained 99 drivers for Taxi Go airport transport in Douala and Yaoundé, with training set before November 2026 rollout. Legal/Health Rights Context: Cameroon’s court sent six men back to prison after anti-gay raids in Douala, while others were released or had cases transferred.

Cameroon Court Update: After anti-gay raids in Douala, a Cameroon court on Sept. 7 freed two 18-year-olds, sent six men (22–38) back to prison to await trial, and transferred a 16-year-old to civil court—following arrests tied to alleged homosexuality charges and related items found during raids. Urban Health & Sanitation: Yaoundé is stepping up enforcement against illegal dumping, clearing “black spots” like Melen and Etoug-Ebe, using barricades and daily collection routines to stop waste from returning. Health Workforce Training: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are in India for a public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, with Cameroon among the participating delegations. Public Health Finance: A Global Fund partnership in Cameroon is highlighted with a €205 million grant to strengthen public health systems. Sickle Cell Treatment Push: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations for sickle cell disease. Airport Transport Safety: ADC and ALO Technologies have retained 99 drivers for Taxi Go airport transport rollout in Douala and Yaoundé, moving them into training ahead of November 2026 deployment.

Specialised care investment: Nigeria’s African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) says demand for advanced oncology, cardiovascular and haematology services is driving growth, citing nearly 6,000 patients treated in its first year and 40,000 lab tests. Cameroon health system leadership: In Yaoundé, the Executive and Strategic Leadership Programme (with Nkafu Policy Institute and the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation) is training 20 senior leaders on building stronger institutions—an approach linked to better organisational performance in health and other sectors. Sickle cell treatment push: Across Africa, local drugmakers are starting to connect production with sickle cell care as WHO promotes wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations. Electricity and health access: Cameroon’s installed power capacity rose to about 2,280 MW by end-2025, but the country still lags behind targets—an ongoing constraint for reliable health services. Public health workforce in conflict: A study highlights how nurses experience stress and distress during armed conflict, underscoring the need for better emergency nursing support. Airport transport safety: ADC and ALO Technologies retained 99 drivers for Taxi Go airport transport in Douala and Yaoundé, with training focused on defensive driving and passenger handling.

Leadership & Institutions (Cameroon): Yaoundé hosted the 2026 Executive and Strategic Leadership Programme, urging senior leaders across public, private and civil society to move from day-to-day management to building organisations that can deliver and endure leadership change. Health Finance (Africa): A new push for debt-for-development deals highlights how “debt swaps” can free budget space for health priorities, pointing to Global Fund Debt2Health transactions that have converted hundreds of millions of dollars into health programmes. Sickle Cell Care (Africa): African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell treatment scale-up, as WHO promotes wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations. Cameroon Power & Service Delivery: Cameroon added 764 MW of generation capacity since 2020, but still falls short of targets due to structural grid and financial constraints—an issue that can affect health service reliability. Airport Transport (Douala/Yaoundé): ADC and ALO Technologies retained 99 drivers for the Taxi Go digital taxi rollout, with training scheduled ahead of the November 2026 launch. Public Health Workforce in Conflict: A study on emergency nurses’ experiences during urban warfare underscores the psychological and ethical strain on frontline care teams.

Airport Transport Upgrade: Aéroports du Cameroun (ADC SA) and ALO Technologies have retained 99 drivers for the Taxi Go digital taxi service rollout in Douala and Yaoundé, with practical training scheduled in Yaoundé for Sept. 14–19 ahead of November deployment. Power Supply Reality Check: Cameroon added 764 MW of installed electricity capacity between 2020 and 2025 (to about 2,280 MW), but still falls short of the government’s interim target by 1,220 MW due to structural supply, grid and financial constraints. Emergency Preparedness: Cameroon’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is closely monitoring Lagdo Dam water levels to reduce flood risk along the River Benue, while also pushing community flood-safety advisories and dismissing rumors about Kagini Dam collapse. Customs & Public Health: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extended its anti-fraud and smuggling campaign to Kribi and Campo, targeting illegal drinks and frozen products, including concerns over missing fiscal stamps, adulteration and off-standard storage. Care Access & Human Rights: A Douala case saw 68 people arrested on homosexuality charges in Aug. 23 raids; most were released after bail, raising ongoing concerns about policing and detainee treatment. Local Health Support: A Foumban 2026 health campaign led by Young Peuple and UDEMSA mobilised specialists across multiple sites to address gaps in the Noun Division, including urgent dental care for patients with severe tooth pain.

Emergency Preparedness: Cameroon’s NEMA says it’s closely monitoring the Lagdo Dam water level to reduce flood risks along the River Benue, with intensified coordination, early-warning advisories, and public sensitisation to help communities take precautions. Airport Transport & Access: ADC SA and ALO Technologies have retained 99 drivers for the November 2026 Taxi Go digital taxi service in Douala and Yaoundé, with selected drivers moving into training on defensive driving, passenger reception, baggage handling and security. Health Workforce Under Pressure: A study on emergency nursing in armed conflict highlights how nurses manage urgent care amid uncertainty, psychological strain and rapidly changing priorities—useful context for strengthening Cameroon’s emergency care resilience. Public Health & Power: Cameroon’s installed electricity generation rose by 764 MW since 2020, but the country still falls short of its interim target due to structural supply, grid and financial constraints—an indirect pressure point for health service delivery. Customs & Consumer Safety: Cameroon’s customs extended a crackdown in Kribi and Campo targeting smuggling of drinks and frozen products, citing risks to public health and unfair competition from unregistered supply chains. Human Rights & Health: Reports of arrests in Douala over homosexuality charges raise concerns about detainee treatment and the broader health and rights environment around policing.

Global Fund Boost: Cameroon’s Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development met the Global Fund, agreeing on health-financing improvements and a major €205m grant for 2027–2029 to scale HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria prevention and treatment plus primary care access. Flood Preparedness: NEMA says it is closely monitoring water levels at Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam to reduce flood risk along the River Benue, with early-warning advisories and coordination with state and local emergency bodies. Customs & Public Health: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extended its crackdown in Kribi and Campo, targeting smuggling of drinks and frozen products, including concerns about missing fiscal stamps, adulterated beverages and non-standard cold-chain imports. Community Health Access: A Noun Division health campaign led by Young Peuple and UDEMSA mobilised specialists across multiple sites for screenings and consultations, aiming to bridge local care gaps. Sickle Cell Care in Africa: WHO-backed efforts highlight wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations, with local drug production gaining momentum in countries including Senegal and Nigeria. Driver Wellbeing in Cities: Yango reported regional safety findings and says it will return to Cameroon in September 2026 with safety and driver wellbeing events in Douala and Yaoundé, including free health check-ups.

Global Fund Boost for Cameroon: Cameroon’s Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development met the Global Fund to review HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria work, as the Global Fund pledged €205 million for 2027–2029, including support for prevention, treatment and wider primary care access. Customs Crackdown with Health Angle: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extended its fraud and smuggling campaign to Kribi and Campo, targeting illegal drinks and frozen products, warning that unregistered supply chains can harm consumers and undercut legitimate businesses. Community Health Access in Noun: Young Peuple launched a Foumban 2026 Health Campaign with multiple screening and specialist sites to address gaps in the Noun Division, including dental care for patients with severe tooth pain. Driver Wellbeing in Douala/Yaoundé: Yango Ride reported regional safety gains and said it will return in September 2026 with safety and free health check-ups for partner drivers, following July 2025 events with Douala and Yaoundé councils. Public Health Watch: NEMA said it is closely monitoring the Lagdo Dam for flood risk along the River Benue and is sharing early warnings and safety guidance with at-risk communities.

Mental Health & Patient Safety: A Liverpool court heard that a mental health nurse allegedly failed to carry out required checks for nearly 25 minutes before a 22-year-old patient died by suicide, with the nurse jailed for wilful neglect—an urgent reminder for stronger monitoring and accountability in psychiatric care. Public Health Financing: Cameroon’s partnership with the Global Fund received a boost with a €205 million grant for 2027–2029 to strengthen HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria prevention and treatment, plus wider primary care access. Flood Preparedness: NEMA says it is closely monitoring the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to reduce flood risk along the River Benue, including early-warning messages and coordination with local emergency structures. Community Health Access: A Noun Division campaign led by Young Peuple delivered free specialized consultations across multiple sites, including dental and eye care, aiming to close gaps in basic services. Health Systems & Mobility Safety: Yango Cameroon reported safety and driver wellbeing activities with Douala and Yaoundé councils, combining training with free health check-ups for partner drivers. Health Policy & Enforcement: A debate on femicide in Cameroon argues the country already criminalizes murder and calls for better prevention and enforcement, not just new laws.

Global Health Funding: Cameroon and the Global Fund strengthen their public health partnership with a €205 million grant for 2027–2029, targeting HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and expanding primary care access. Flood Preparedness: NEMA says it is closely monitoring water levels at Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam to reduce flood risk along the River Benue, with early warnings and community sensitisation. Customs & Consumer Safety: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extends its crackdown in Kribi and Campo, focusing on smuggling of drinks and frozen products, including concerns over adulteration and missing fiscal stamps. Water, Hygiene & Sanitation: Cameroon Red Cross partners with the Turkish Red Crescent to improve WASH for vulnerable communities, including wells and water treatment facilities. Local Health Access: A youth-led Noun Division health campaign delivered free screenings and specialist consultations across multiple sites, including dental and eye care. Public Health & Rights: Douala saw 68 arrests tied to homosexuality charges, with most released after bail; human rights groups sought clarification on detainees’ status.

Public Health Funding: Cameroon’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development met the Global Fund to review HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria work, as the Global Fund pledged a €205 million grant for 2027–2029 to boost prevention, treatment and primary care access. Disaster Preparedness: NEMA says it is closely monitoring water levels at Lagdo Dam to reduce flood risk along the River Benue, with early warnings and community sensitisation. Community Health Access: In the Noun Division, Foumban 2026 Health Campaign teams delivered multi-site screening and specialist consultations to help close a local care gap. Water, Hygiene & Sanitation: Cameroon Red Cross and Türkiye’s Red Crescent signed a partnership to improve WASH services, including wells and water purification for vulnerable communities. Health & Safety in Mobility: Yango Ride reported Cameroon driver wellbeing events with free health check-ups, and says similar activities will return in September 2026. Ebola Watch (DRC): DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is reported as the worst in the country’s history, with calls for strict precautions and safe, dignified funerals.