Malaria: US hails Cameroon’s response with FCFA 18 billion funding

The U.S. government’s malaria coordinator, David Walton (photo), praised Cameroon’s efforts to combat the disease during a meeting with Minister of External Relations Lejeune Mbella Mbella, last week. Walton commended Cameroonian authorities for initiating a comprehensive malaria vaccination campaign earlier this year. He also noted the country’s consistent distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets to its most vulnerable citizens. In a show of solidarity, the 11 countries most impacted by malaria have signed the Yaoundé Declaration in Cameroon’s capital, committing to a united front against the disease. Beyond mere words of support, Walton inaugurated the “Sembe I” project in the Far…