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Cameroon Braces for Turmoil: Ambazonia Fires Back, U.S. Targets Diaspora, and Political Tensions Rock the Nation

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The Trump administration has temporarily suspended U.S. humanitarian aid to Cameroon, a decision that has raised serious concerns about the future of key health programs in the country.

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In a circular dated November 5, 2024, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachie, ordered an immediate halt to the distribution, dispensation, and administration of counterfeit Litacold tablets (containing chlorphenamine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride, caffeine, and paracetamol).

Details: News Team; 01.Dec.2024; Hits: 1272

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A shocking revelation by whistleblower N’zui Manto has sparked outrage in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. Women who recently gave birth are reportedly being detained in hospitals alongside their newborns due to unpaid medical bills ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 FCFA (approximately $160 to $800 USD).

Details: News Team; 30.Nov.2024; Hits: 1143

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Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to pose a severe health threat in many developing regions, especially across Sub-Saharan Africa, where the burden is disproportionately carried by children.

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Polio remains a significant threat in certain parts of the world, particularly in Africa, where it continues to cause irreversible paralysis among unvaccinated children. In response to this ongoing challenge, the government of Cameroon, in collaboration with health partners, is ramping up efforts to eradicate the polio virus.

Details: News Team; 21.Nov.2024; Hits: 2822

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After the devastating floods that claimed nearly 40 lives in the Far North region, cholera has made a return, adding to the growing health crisis. The outbreak was first detected in the Maroua 1 and Maroua 2 health districts last week when severe diarrhea cases were reported among members of a single family.

Details: News Team; 18.Nov.2024; Hits: 577

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Meet Your Coach Dr. Joyce Akwe ... With a master's in public health and a medical doctor specialized in internal medicine with a focus on hospital medicine.

Dr. Joyce Akwe is the Chief of Hospital Medicine at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (Atlanta VAHCS), an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Faculty with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta GA.

After Medical school Dr. Akwe worked for the World Health Organization and then decided to go back to clinical medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency and chief resident year at Morehouse School of Medicine. After that, she joined the Atlanta Veterans VAHCS Hospital Medicine team and has been caring for our nation’s Veterans since then.

Dr. Akwe has built her career in service and leadership at the Atlanta VA HealthCare System, but her influence has extended beyond your work at the Atlanta VA, Emory University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. She has mentored multiple young physicians and continuous to do so. She has previously been recognized by the Chapter for her community service (2010), teaching (as recipient of the 2014 J Willis Hurst Outstanding Bedside Teaching Award), and for your inspirational leadership to younger physicians (as recipient of the 2018 Mark Silverman Award). The Walter J. Moore Leadership Award is another laudable milestone in your car

Dr. Akwe teaches medical students, interns and residents. She particularly enjoys bedside teaching and Quality improvement in Health care which is aimed at improving patient care. Dr. Akwe received the distinguished physician award from Emory University School of medicine and the Nanette Wenger Award for leadership. She has published multiple papers on health care topics.