In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the election on October 12. He says he won, but that's not what the officia...
In a move that has stirred both controversy and resignation, Paul Biya, the world's oldest president, has been announced as the victor in Cameroon's recent presidential election. With nearly 54% of the vote, Biya, now 92 years old, has secured an eighth term in office. If he completes this term, he will be nearly 100 years old when he steps down. This election was s...
The Northwest region of Cameroon is grappling with a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. Young people with disabilities face a higher risk of being mistreated. This is not just a personal tragedy but a significant problem for society as a whole. It affects public health and well-being. Understanding why this happens is crucial. In Cameroon, young people with di...
Cameroonian immigrants in Minnesota are in a tough spot when it comes to diabetes. They are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is not because of their genes alone. The main reason is the difficulties they face in getting healthcare that fits their cultural needs and is within their budget. This situation is not unique to them. Many ethnic minority g...
Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, has been a significant health challenge in Cameroon for over half a century. This disease, caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus, has been a persistent issue in many parts of the country. The fight against it has seen various efforts, including the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, which wrapped up i...
In Cameroon, getting vaccinated is a big deal. It's one of the best ways to keep kids safe from nasty diseases. And the pentavalent 3 vaccine is a super important shot for children aged 0-23 months. It protects against five serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B. But not all kids are getting it. Why? That's w...
Let's talk about anemia, a health issue that's bothering a lot of teens in the city of Douala. You might be wondering, what's the big deal? Well, it's when your body doesn't have enough red blood cells, and that's not good. It can mess with how you think, grow, and even have kids later in life. Now, why should we care about this in Douala? Because it's a real proble...
Did you know that cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death? In 2020 alone, it took nearly 10 million lives globally, and this number is expected to rise by over 60% by 2040, especially in low- and middle-income countries. One major issue is the lack of proper medical care for cancer patients, specifically palliative and psychosocial support. In Cameroon,...
In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers' IPV experiences on their own. The results were encouraging. When dau...
Infections that spread in healthcare settings, known as healthcare-associated infections, pose a real threat. Despite global efforts and guidelines, many low- and middle-income countries, like Cameroon, are still finding it tough to set up effective programs to fight these infections. To understand the current state, a recent workshop in Cameroon used a unique appro...