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View article: The impact of integrating medical oxygen indicators into DHIS-2 on the reporting of hypoxaemia diagnosis and management: the case of Cameroon
The impact of integrating medical oxygen indicators into DHIS-2 on the reporting of hypoxaemia diagnosis and management: the case of Cameroon Open
Integration of medical oxygen indicators into DHIS-2, along with staff training, improved reporting rates for medical oxygen use and hypoxaemia management. Continuous support and infrastructure upgrades are needed to sustain investment.
View article: Building medical oxygen systems in a resource-limited setting: the case of Cameroon
Building medical oxygen systems in a resource-limited setting: the case of Cameroon Open
Our concerted efforts with the Ministry of Public Health have yielded significant benefits in the establishment of a sustainable medical oxygen system in Cameroon, further strengthening the country's emergency response mechanism. However, …
View article: Improving Childhood Immunization Service Delivery in Cameroon: A Synthesis of Caregiver Experiences and Recommendations
Improving Childhood Immunization Service Delivery in Cameroon: A Synthesis of Caregiver Experiences and Recommendations Open
Background/Objectives: A “people-centered” approach is one of the core principles of the Immunization Agenda (IA) 2030 and emphasizes the need for services to be organized around the needs and expectations of individuals and the community.…
View article: Factors associated with household willingness to pay for Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon: a nationwide cross-sectional analysis
Factors associated with household willingness to pay for Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon: a nationwide cross-sectional analysis Open
UHC implementation in Cameroon will require that factors shown here-in to influence WTP be carefully considered. Modifiable factors such as self-medication/prayers and poor knowledge on UHC, underlines the need for greater sensitization on…
View article: Functional availability of medical oxygen for the management of hypoxaemia in Cameroon: A nationwide facility-based cross-sectional survey
Functional availability of medical oxygen for the management of hypoxaemia in Cameroon: A nationwide facility-based cross-sectional survey Open
The availability of medical oxygen in hospitals in Cameroon is suboptimal and more limited in districts compared to reference hospitals. The cost of medical oxygen, delays related to refills and supplies, and long distances from medical so…
View article: Deployment of vaccine cold chain equipment in resource-limited settings: lessons from the Gavi Cold Chain Optimization Platform in Cameroon
Deployment of vaccine cold chain equipment in resource-limited settings: lessons from the Gavi Cold Chain Optimization Platform in Cameroon Open
Background Lack of or use of suboptimal cold chain equipment (CCE) is a major barrier to optimal immunization coverage and equity. Gavi established the CCE optimization platform (CCEOP) in 2015 to help eligible countries modernize their co…
View article: Addressing Challenges and Exploring Prospects in Childhood Cancer Care in Cameroon
Addressing Challenges and Exploring Prospects in Childhood Cancer Care in Cameroon Open
Background: Childhood cancers is the sixth cause of global cancer burden. Indeed, 90% of these cases occur in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), where mortality can be 4-5 folds higher compared to high income settings. In addition, many…
View article: The faces behind vaccination: unpacking the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of staff of Cameroon’s Expanded program on Immunization
The faces behind vaccination: unpacking the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of staff of Cameroon’s Expanded program on Immunization Open
Background Immunization is regarded as one of the most cost-effective public health interventions in global health. However, its cost-effectiveness depends greatly on the knowledge and skills of vaccinators. With the growing complexity of …
View article: Assessment of immunization data management practices in Cameroon: unveiling potential barriers to immunization data quality
Assessment of immunization data management practices in Cameroon: unveiling potential barriers to immunization data quality Open
Background One crucial obstacle to attaining universal immunization coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa is the paucity of timely and high-quality data. This challenge, in part, stems from the fact that many frontline immunization staff in this …
View article: Improving childhood immunization service delivery in Cameroon: A synthesis of caregiver experiences and recommendations
Improving childhood immunization service delivery in Cameroon: A synthesis of caregiver experiences and recommendations Open
Background: A ‘people-centered’ approach is one of the core principles of the immunization agenda (IA) 2030 and emphasizes the need for services to be organized around the needs and expectations of individuals and the community. A better u…
View article: Assessment of immunization data management practices in Cameroon: Unveiling potential barriers to immunization data quality
Assessment of immunization data management practices in Cameroon: Unveiling potential barriers to immunization data quality Open
Background One crucial obstacle to attaining universal immunization coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa is the paucity of timely and high-quality data. This challenge, in part, stems from the fact that many frontline immunization staff in this …
View article: Childhood cancer care in Cameroon: Bottlenecks and Opportunities
Childhood cancer care in Cameroon: Bottlenecks and Opportunities Open
Background Childhood cancer is the sixth leading cause of global cancer burden. Indeed, 90% of childhood cancer cases occur in low-middle-income countries (LMICs), where mortality can be 4-5 times higher than in high income settings. In ad…