Neglected Tropical Diseases are a set of communicable diseases which tend to prevail in tropical and sub-tropical regions with over 21 million Cameroonians at risk. These diseases are known as diseases of poverty as they usually affect populations living in poverty, without appropriate sanitation conditions and dwelling in close proximity to the infectious vectors. Cameroon is largely affected…
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Minister of Basic Education administering a Mebendazole tablet to a school child. The National Deworming Campaign in Cameroon was launched on Wednesday, 9th March 2016 at Government Primary School Mfandena II, Yaounde by the Minister of Public Health and the Minister of Basic Education. The inauguration was attended by both national and international partners…
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On Thursday, 3rd March 2016, municipal leaders, administrative authorities, regional representatives for non-governmental organisations and telephone operators gathered together to discuss the progress made in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the Centre region of Cameroon. The meeting was presided by the Governor of the Centre region and in attendance were key officials…
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On Monday, 1st February 2016, the National Programme for the Control of Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis hosted a meeting in preparation of the 2016 National Campaign for the Deworming of school-aged children in all 10 regions of Cameroon. The meeting which took place at the Ministry of Public Health, was presided by His Excellency, the…
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