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Mémoire sur la Détection du cancer du sein.KEYCE.Cameroun.2023
ABSTRACT Breast cancer has been documented since ancient times, but the first detailed clinical descriptions of breast tumors date back to ancient Egypt, around 1600 BC. However, modern understanding of breast cancer and its association with cancer cells only emerged much later, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Significant progress in understanding the disease and its treatment has been made during the 20th century. In Cameroon, the first cases of breast cancer were identified well before 2020. Breast cancer is one of the leading oncological pathologies affecting women worldwide. Over time, the number of cases has continued to increase. According…
Plan stratégique de lutte contre la drépanocytose au Cameroun 2025-2030
La drépanocytose est l’une des maladies génétiques les plus répandues au Cameroun. Elle fait partie des douze types des Maladies Non Transmissibles qui contribuent à la charge morbide, selon le rapport de la Cameroon Task-Force sur les MNT 2022. Au Cameroun, cette affection caractérisée par une anomalie de l’hémoglobine connait une prévalence de l’ordre de 20% à 30% du trait drépanocytaire, soit environ 3,5 millions de personnes concernées, d’après l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé. Les enfants constituent la couche la plus vulnérable de cette pathologie qui entraine des souffrances physiques et psychologiques pour les patients et représente un fardeau socio-économique…
Luttez contre le cancer du sein en agissant à temps! Priorité à la santé mammaire : le besoin urgent de programmes de dépistage organisés.Cameroun.2024
Le cancer du sein reste la principale cause de décès par cancer chez les femmes au Cameroun, avec 1 cas sur 2 diagnostiqué à un stade avancé (stade 3). • Le diagnostic tardif est responsable de plus de la moitié des décès liés au cancer du sein dans le pays, alors que moins d'un cas sur 100 est détecté grâce au dépistage mammographique. • La mammographie est l'outil le plus efficace pour le dépistage précoce et il a été prouvé qu'elle réduisait considérablement la mortalité due au cancer du sein. Un programme de dépistage du cancer du sein bien mis…
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…
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…
International hypertension day.CDBPSH-Cochrane Cameroon.2023
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked. Things that increase the risk of having high blood pressure include: • older age • genetics • being overweight or obese • not being physically active • high-salt diet • drinking too much alcohol The prevalence of hypertension varies across regions and country income groups. The WHO African Region has…