Cameroon Develops National Strategy for Wildlife Health Surveillance Against Zoonotic Risks

From June 3 to 5, 2026, key stakeholders in wildlife health surveillance convened in Mbankomo to create a national roadmap aimed at enhancing integrated monitoring of wildlife diseases. Experts have raised concerns about the lack of structured oversight, which poses significant public health risks in Cameroon. Establishing a robust wildlife health surveillance strategy remains a critical challenge for the country's public health system.

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Cameroon develops National Health Security Action Plan for 2027-2031

Cameroon is in the process of developing its National Health Security Action Plan, which will guide health interventions from 2027 to 2031. A five-day workshop was held at the International Conference Center in Mbalmayo, concluding on June 19, to gather various stakeholders for this initiative.

Cameroon Enhances Health Surveillance Amid Nigeria's Ebola Outbreak

In response to an Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, Cameroon is strengthening its health surveillance measures. The Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachie, announced an extraordinary meeting of the Strategic Committee for Health Emergencies to address potential risks. This proactive approach aims to prevent the spread of the virus across the border.

Cameroon Launches Pandemic Fund to Enhance Health Security

On Wednesday, Cameroon officially launched the Pandemic Fund, a multi-sector financing mechanism aimed at improving the country's capacity to prevent and respond to health emergencies. The initiative includes a significant investment of $23.5 million to bolster the nation's preparedness for future pandemics. The event was presided over by the Minister of Public Health, who emphasized the importance of this funding for national health security.

Cameroun, Tchad et Nigeria se réunissent pour lutter contre Ebola, choléra et Mpox

Du 2 au 4 novembre 2023, le Cameroun accueille une réunion transfrontalière à Douala, impliquant le Tchad et le Nigeria, pour coordonner les efforts de prévention et de réponse aux épidémies d'Ebola, de choléra et de Mpox. Le ministre de la Santé publique du Cameroun, Dr Manaouda Malachie, a souligné l'importance d'une réponse unifiée face à ces menaces sanitaires qui transcendent les frontières nationales.