Cameroon: Gov’t urged to federate Universal Health Coverage scheme

Dr. George Bwelle proposing how UHC can be attained in Cameroon

Cameroon: Gov’t urged to federate Universal Health Coverage scheme

Published on 10.04.2019

The government of Cameroon has been urged to adopt a federal approach in implementing the Universal Health Coverage projected to be effective by 2030. During a panel discussion organised by the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, experts were unanimous the scheme can only be effective with a collective effort but…

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