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Cameroon among 13 African countries to conduct COVID-19 clinical trials

One of Cameroon's specialised COVID-19 treatment centres in the capital city Yaounde Photo: Francis Ajumane

Cameroon among 13 African countries to conduct COVID-19 clinical trials

Published on 30.11.2020

Scientists in Cameroon and twelve other African countries have teamed up to conduct the biggest clinical trial whose goal is to find an effective treatment for COVID-19. Finding an acceptable treatment in order to relieve hospitals from being overwhelmed with patiets has been a major concern for African scientists since…

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Cameroon:National gendarmerie reinforces capacity in gander-based violence care
Published on 30.11.2020
The National Gendarmerie has boosted its ranks with new experts in the care of survivors of gender-based violence. The experts are part of a new…

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Cameroon:National gendarmerie reinforces capacity in gander-based violence care
Published on 30.11.2020
The National Gendarmerie has boosted its ranks with new experts in the care of survivors of gender-based violence. The experts are part of a new…
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Cameroon: Organisation warns of COVID-19 danger to persons with non-communicable diseases
Published on 30.11.2020
The Cameroon Civil Society NCD Alliance has reported cases where persons living with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, strokes, kidney issues and high blood pressure stayed…

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Cameroon: Organisation warns of COVID-19 danger to persons with non-communicable diseases
Published on 30.11.2020
The Cameroon Civil Society NCD Alliance has reported cases where persons living with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, strokes, kidney issues and high blood pressure stayed…
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Cameroon:Govt launches campaign to deworm children
Published on 26.11.2020
The national campaign to deworm school-going children against intestinal worms and schistosomiasis has been launched. The campaign was launched on Tuesday, November 24 in Ayos,…

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Cameroon:Govt launches campaign to deworm children
Published on 26.11.2020
The national campaign to deworm school-going children against intestinal worms and schistosomiasis has been launched. The campaign was launched on Tuesday, November 24 in Ayos,…
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Cameroon: Civil society organisation wants govt to increase 2021 health budget
Published on 26.11.2020
A group of civil society organizations have come together to lobby and advocate the increase of the budget allocated for health by 15 percent. According…

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Cameroon: Civil society organisation wants govt to increase 2021 health budget
Published on 26.11.2020
A group of civil society organizations have come together to lobby and advocate the increase of the budget allocated for health by 15 percent. According…

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