Épidémiologie des infections à VIH, hépatites B et C etinterventions prioritaires pour l’élimination del’hépatite B: investigation dans l’Extrême-Nord duCameroun
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août 31, 2026Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou at all
Abstract
Cameroon is dedicated to controlling the HIV epidemic through a coordinated effort led by the Ministry of Public Health and its partners. The fourth edition of the Cameroon HIV Operational Research Forum (CAM-HERO) took place in Douala from December 5-7, 2024, under the theme « Implementation Science and Policy on HIV/AIDS ». The conference brought together local and international researchers, clinicians, and regulatory authorities to: i) disseminate HIV research findings and policies; ii) foster operational research collaboration; iii) build research capacity through training in implementation science; and iv) discuss evidence-based strategies to address key challenges in the national HIV response strategy. A total of 12 oral presentations, 6 posterpresentations, and 3 late-breaking abstracts were selected for presentation after a rigorous review process. Key activities included implementation of science training, presentations of selected abstracts, and awards for the best abstract and poster presentations. The conference ended with strong recommendations, including the need to include children and adolescents as participants in the next Cameroon Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (CAMPHIA). This key recommendation arose because the ongoing CAMPHIA 2024, a cross-sectional household-based, nationally representative survey that will assess the progress of key HIV-related health indicators and describe key HIV-related risk behaviours, gaps and barriers to access HIV care and treatment services include only participants of 15 years and above. This exclusion represents a missed opportunity for HIV research in children