Cameroon Unveils $160 Million Health Security Program to Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness

Cameroon nveils $160 Million Health Security Program to Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness Cameroon has launched a nearly $160 million health security program aimed at strengthening the country's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to future disease outbreaks, marking a major expansion of its epidemic preparedness infrastructure. Officially launched on July 29, 2026, in Yaoundé, the initiative will support disease surveillance in 42 municipalities, modernize 50 laboratories, and make public health emergency operations centers fully operational across all 10 regions. The program is financed through a combination of international grants, partner funding, and domestic investment. The Pandemic Fund is providing a $23.5…