At a health forum in New York, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health Manaouda Malachie urged the international community to step up political, financial and diplomatic support for the global elimination of viral hepatitis.
Malachie’s appeal highlighted the need for a coordinated effort that goes beyond existing programmes, calling for increased funding, stronger policy commitments and enhanced diplomatic cooperation to accelerate progress toward the World Health Organization’s elimination targets.
Viral hepatitis remains a major public‑health challenge worldwide, responsible for an estimated 1.5 million deaths each year. The WHO has set a goal to reduce new infections by 90 percent and mortality by 65 percent by 2030, objectives that require sustained investment and cross‑border collaboration.
The Cameroonian minister emphasized that achieving these milestones will depend on the willingness of governments, donors and multilateral organisations to mobilise resources and align strategies, particularly in low‑ and middle‑income countries where the disease burden is highest.
Malachie’s call for a reinforced global mobilisation underscores Cameroon’s commitment to the elimination agenda and reflects broader regional efforts to address hepatitis as a priority within the African health landscape.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
