Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) among Health Care Workers in Three Health Facilities of Yaoundé, Center Region of Cameroon.2021

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first appeared in December 2019 in Wuhan, China and has subsequently become a worldwide pandemic. During the pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) were very exposed to COVID-19 infected patients. The aim of this study was to determine seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) among HCWs in three health facilities of Yaounde. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 368 HCWs was conducted from January 18th to February 13th, 2021, in three health facilities located in city of Yaounde. Data of study participants were collected by face-to-face interviews using standard questionnaire.…

Diagnostic performance evaluation of the Abbott Bioline™ HIV-Syphilis Duo rapid test at the national public health laboratory, Yaounde-Cameroon.2026

Background The Bioline™ HIV/Syphilis Duo rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is the first World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified Duo RDT for the simultaneous detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Treponema pallidum antibodies in human blood samples. Several studies have shown the satisfactory diagnostic performance of this test among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women. However, the diagnostic performance of this Duo test is scarce in the general population in Cameroon. The present study aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of the Abbot Bioline™ HIV/Syphilis Duo RDT in Cameroon. Methods A laboratory based cross-sectional and comparative study was conducted from January,…

Final report on Stigmatization of TB Patients and Health Care Providers.Cameroon.2021

Diagnostic performance of the Hightop Rapid Diagnostic Test for the detection of anti-Treponema pallidum antibodies in Cameroon: a laboratory-based crosssectional and comparative study.2025.Pdf

Objective The study was conducted to assess the diagnostic performance of the Hightop Syphilis Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) in comparison with the ELISA test used as a reference method. Design A laboratory-based cross-sectional and comparative study was conducted to assess the diagnostic performance of the Hightop Syphilis RDT. Setting Blood samples obtained from adult participants in eight health facilities were analysed at the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon. Participants From 29 April to 25 August 2023, 583 adult participants of both sexes (aged ≥21 years), including both syphilis positive and syphilis negative, were recruited…

Sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women in Cameroon: a contribution toward the elimination of vertical transmission in low- and middle- income countries.Cameroun.2016

Background: The risk of HIV transmission during pregnancy remains a concern in Cameroon. Recent estimates suggest a national HIV prevalence of approximately 4.5%, increasing the likelihood of vertical transmission. Objective: To estimate HIV seroprevalence and identify sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to June 2023 among pregnant women aged 15 years and above in 324 health facilities across eight regions. Consecutive voluntary sampling was used until the site-specific sample size was reached. Facilities were purposively selected based on monthly ANC attendance >30.…

Lymphatic Filariasis Transmission Surveillance Survey (TAS-3).Cameroon2026

Background: The elimination of lymphatic filariasis remains a priority for the Cameroonian government and its partners. Monitoring the interruption of transmission in communities where this disease is endemic remains ongoing through surveys called TAS (Transmission Assessment Survey). The present study aimed to detect the resurgence of transmission of lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti more than 5 years after the cessation of mass treatment, in 47 Health Districts grouped into 21 evaluation units (EU) in 06 regions of the Cameroon (Adamaoua, Center, East, Far North, North West and South West). Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study with prospective data…

Factors associated with health-related quality of life in Cameroonian adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV.Cameroun.2025

Health facility preparedness for cholera outbreak response in Cameroun.2019

Background: The risk of cholera outbreak remains high in Cameroon. This is because of the persistent cholera outbreaks in neighboring countries coupled with the poor hygiene and sanitation conditions in Cameroon. The objective of this study was to assess the readiness of health facilities to respond to cholera outbreak in four cholera-prone districts in Cameroon. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all health facilities in four health districts, labeled as cholera hotspots in Cameroon in August 2016. Data collection was done by interview with a questionnaire and by observation regarding the availability of resources and materials for surveillance and…

Immunological and virologic outcomes within 10 Years of combined ART before 1 year of age in cameroonian children with perinatal HIV.2025

Background: We reported immunological and virologic outcomes within 10 years of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) initiated no later than age 1 and associated factors in children with perinatal HIV in Cameroon. Setting: This study was conducted in 3 referral hospitals in Cameroon. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study using time-to- event analysis. Probabilities of the following outcomes were assessed within the first 10 years of cART initiation: first viral suppression to ,400 copies/mL (VS), maintaining first VS, immunocompetence (IC)—stage 1, CDC Immunological Classifica- tion, and mortality. Results: One hundred ninety children started cART before 1 year of age, at…

Mental health troubles among Cameroonian adolescents perinatally infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Introduction. – Adolescents living with HIV are more likely to experience mental health challenges compared to their peers who do not have HIV. However, there is a lack of data regarding the mental health of adoles- cents living with HIV in Cameroon. Understanding risk factors and protective factors that influence mental health amongst adolescents is critical for effective programming. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and the factors associated with depression in adolescents infected with HIV and receiving ART in a Cameroonian referral hospital. Methods. – This was a cross-sectional study which enrolled adolescents perinatally infected…