The Ministry of Public Health and the Association of Cameroonian Physicians in the Americas (ACPA) want to strengthen their cooperation to improve the prevention and management of pathology in the country.
The Ministry of Public Health and the Association of Cameroonian Physicians in the Americas (ACPA) intend to take their partnership for cancer prevention and treatment in Cameroon to the next level. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting held on July 14, 2026, between the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Malachie Manaouda, and the ACPA President, Luigenia Ndi.
The discussions focused primarily on the results of the cancer prevention and treatment campaign conducted in March 2026, as well as on the prospects for collaboration between the two parties.
The report presented indicates encouraging results. More than 1,700 people benefited from screening for priority cancers, including breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers. Targets for cervical and colorectal cancers were exceeded, thanks to strong community mobilization and awareness campaigns conducted by the National Cancer Control Committee (CNLCA) and the regional offices of the Ministry of Health.
Beyond screening activities, the mission helped strengthen the capacities of local stakeholders. Training sessions were organized for medical students at the University of Buea, including practical simulation exercises in breast biopsy. Equipment was also donated to the Buea Regional Hospital to improve maternal health and enhance its capacity in oncological surgery.
To ensure the sustainability of these achievements, the Ministry of Health and the
ACPA have agreed to strengthen their partnership through the formalization of a memorandum of understanding. This agreement should, in particular, support the implementation of the recommendations formulated by the ACPA and assist in the revision of strategic documents related to the fight against cancer in Cameroon.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Malachie Manaouda, praised the collaboration, which he considers a key driver of progress in public health. He also emphasized the need to mobilize more funding to address the high cost of cancer treatment and improve access to specialized care for the population.
