At a glance
CDC works with partners in Cameroon to strengthen disease control efforts and develop sustainable public health capacity in the country. CDC also supports Cameroon's Ministry of Health in delivering clinical services in over 340 health facilities across the country.
Background
CDC began partnership with the Government of Cameroon in 2008 to support development of a sustainable public health infrastructure. CDC’s initial engagement focused on providing technical leadership on HIV epidemic control efforts within the country. Today, CDC offers direct clinical support to the Ministry of Health and community partners to expand HIV prevention and treatment services. CDC continues to support the Ministry in the areas of epidemiology, HIV surveillance, laboratory, operations research, and workforce capacity development.
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HIV and TB key data
HIV/AIDS
Estimated HIV Prevalence (Ages 15-49)
Estimated AIDS Deaths (Age≥15)
Estimated Orphans Due to AIDS
Reported Number Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (Age≥15)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Estimated TB Incidence
TB Patients with Known HIV-Status who are HIV-Positive
TB Treatment Success Rate
Key activities and accomplishments
HIV prevention and treatment scale up
As a key implementing agency of PEPFAR in Cameroon, CDC’s clinical program focuses on achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets by 2025. CDC supports Cameroon in scaling up HIV prevention and testing among key populations. CDC also supports expansion of antiretroviral treatment services for people living with HIV and addressing gaps in ART availability.
Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment
TB is a major cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV). CDC supports Cameroon’s National TB Control Program in integrating TB prevention and treatment services in HIV clinics. For TB prevention, CDC supports the scale-up of TB screening among PLHIV and the provision of TB preventive treatment. CDC also supports TB infection prevention and control activities to prevent transmission in healthcare settings.
Laboratory system strengthening
CDC's efforts in Cameroon have resulted in accreditation of five laboratories under the International Organization for Standardization. These are the first accredited laboratories in Central Africa and the first internationally certified blood bank in West and Central Africa.
CDC's laboratory capacity building efforts in Cameroon resulted in:
- Launch of Cameroon's first national lab proficiency testing program.
- A framework for helping labs gain international accreditation.
- National reference lab for Early Infant Diagnosis and HIV viral load.
- Over 1,200 labs joining the HIV rapid test proficiency testing program.
Health information systems and strategic information
CDC supports strengthening Cameroon’s health information and disease surveillance systems to ensure quality data for decision-making. This includes providing technical and financial support for Cameroon’s national HIV monitoring and evaluation system. CDC also supports the strengthening of the District Health Information System at national, regional, and district levels. CDC is building health facility staff's capacity to use site-level data for continuous quality improvement.
Laboratory Quality Improvement
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Support for CDC's global HIV and TB efforts
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