Health
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Far North: Dialysis patients to benefit from arteriovenous fistula treatment
By Shanta Sih Dialysis patients in the Far North region who were in the habit of covering long distances in…
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Stress during pregnancy, diabetes, maternal obesity affects baby’s brain
By Shanta Sih Autism, which is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain, has become a disease affecting…
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On World TB Day, here are some facts to know about the disease
By Hans Ngala Every year, March 24 is designated as World TB Day. In 2023, the observation is taking place…
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Tuberculosis: over 25,000 cases recorded in Cameroon in 2022
According to the National Tuberculosis Program (PNLT), 25,286 cases of tuberculosis in all forms were recorded in 2022, 5.3% of…
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Increase in private health insurance coverage a tool for attaining universal health coverage
By Nde Laura Access to quality health care for many across the country remains a major challenge as most persons…
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Stakeholders brainstorm on ways to improve citizen enrollment into insurance healthcare schemes
By Nde Laura Out-of-pocket spending is reported to be the most used method by the population to finance health care…
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Yaounde: city mayor bans sale of pharmaceutical products in markets
The storage and sale of medication and pharmaceutical products in shopping areas and markets has officially been prohibited in the…
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South Africa’s Groote Schuur Hospital performs Africa’s first successful incompatible kidney transplant
By Hans Ngala (with ancillary details from EWN) Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, SA has become the first medical…
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Babadjou receives long awaited mother and child facility
By Stephen TADAHA Providing a warm, intimate and supportive environment throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as offering postnatal,…
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Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
By Nde Laura Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease, following the deaths…
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