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Newest firstBackgroundMeasles remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon, where vaccination coverage falls below the WHO target of 95%. The second dose of the measles-rubella vaccine (MCV2) is critical for strengthening immunity, yet adherence remains low in rural areas. This study aimed to assess MCV2 coverage and identify factors influencing vaccination uptake in the Ngog-Mapubi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCOVID-19 vaccination is crucial for mitigating the pandemics impact. However, vaccine hesitancy and access challenges have hindered global vaccination efforts. This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled COVID-19 vaccine uptake proportion and identify associated determinants in Cameroon. MethodsThis review, conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRI…
BackgroundThe development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated the level of acceptance, hesitancy and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these parameters, this meta-…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundOccupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of bloodborne infections such as human immune-deficiency, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C viruses. It has been identified as one of the most serious issues affecting the health and well-being of health workers in most health systems especially in developin…
BackgroundCameroon has developed a Health Sector Strategy (HSS) that aims at fostering a healthy and productive human capital. To achieve this objective, key health indicators have been defined to track progress towards the goal. This study was conducted to provide evidence on the current situation and assess progress towards achieving the HSS and other key health indicators in the Centre Region and in Cameroon. M…
BackgroundIntegrating the principles of humanized care into healthcare systems is critical to promoting optimal well-being throughout the patient care process. In a context of limited resources, improving the quality of care and health services means identifying priority sites to optimize cost-effectiveness. The objective was to measure key indicators of quality and safety of care in health facilities (HFs) and to…
Six months following the national launch of COVID-19 vaccination in Cameroon, only 1.1% of the target population was fully vaccinated with women representing less than one-third of the vaccinated population regardless of their age, profession or comorbidities. Hence, the aim of this study was to understand the low COVID-19 vaccination rate of women in order to enhance vaccine uptake. A cross-sectional study was co…
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