Publications by authors named "Amadeus Omeichu"

Background: Politically motivated violence and insecurity continue to be a major threat to progress in HIV epidemic control and a significant contributor to health inequality. Despite a decreasing HIV/AIDS disease burden, the Republic of Cameroon in West Africa is experiencing ongoing political instability in her North and South West Regions. Our study used qualitative methods to better understand key frontline health care providers' (fHCP) perceptions of the effects of political instability on HIV/AIDS response gains in Cameroon since 2018, as well as lessons learned for overcoming them.

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Background: The government of Cameroon's 2017 operational guidelines for the implementation of the "test and treat" strategy expressly incorporates and prescribes the differentiated service delivery (DSD) model with testing and treatment services being decentralized and task shifted at community level. However, express guidance on DSD approach in conflict situations, characterized by pressure on existing health systems remains a limitation. The outbreak of COVID-19 further confounded humanitarian responses for fear of spread.

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Objectives: Rising antimicrobial resistance is a major threat worldwide. WHO has developed a Global Action Plan and has urged all countries to develop and implement a National Action Plan. We analysed the implementation of the Cameroon National Action Plan by identifying the prioritised activities and assessing possible challenges which could limit implementation.

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Article Synopsis
  • Teenage pregnancy is a significant concern in Cameroon, making up about 12% of all births, and this study focuses on understanding its prevalence and outcomes in the Buea Health District.
  • The research revealed a 13.3% rate of teenage births, with adverse outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm births more common among adolescent mothers compared to adults.
  • Factors like maternal age and employment status were linked to worse outcomes for both mothers and their babies, highlighting the need for targeted antenatal care and support for young mothers.
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