Overview

For years, Cameroon has experienced systemic weaknesses within the health system, including a lack of coordination among institutions, budget unpredictability, inefficiencies in storage and distribution systems, and a lack of qualified staff. We work with the local government and partner organizations to mitigate these challenges and strengthen the country’s supply chain and pharmaceutical management system. To further improve health system performance, our work has focused on the effective prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS, TB, and malaria, as well as increasing demand for and supporting the scale-up of evidence-based family planning and reproductive health services.

In support of Cameroon’s National Health Strategy, we are building the capacity of local stakeholders to prevent and control communicable diseases, promote antimicrobial stewardship in both the human and animal health sectors, and advance multisectoral coordination to combat antimicrobial resistance. Our programs have spearheaded efforts to enhance infection prevention and control practices, promote robust pharmacovigilance systems, and help the country achieve key milestones in its journey toward universal health coverage. To build on this progress, we are working to establish a transparent and reliable supply chain by implementing measures to improve data visibility, increase stock of essential medicines, and facilitate health workforce education and training.