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Our Background
Mayor Atoine Amie Assouh |
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Narcisse Chimi |
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Chapter Chairperson |
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Country Programme Director |
| In 2009, the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate for adults (15-49) was 5.3%. AIDS has become one of the primary causes of mortality in Cameroon. Approximately 610, 000 people are living with HIV/AIDS and there are some 300, 000 orphans in the country; aged between 1-17 years old.Cameroon's response to HIV/AIDS and its consequences was established as early as 1986 with the creation of the National Committee against AIDS and the National Programme to fight AIDS. The Strategic Plan to take action on AIDS was launched in September 2000 by the then Prime Minister, Head of Government.Read more |
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| Valuable Links |
Cameroon - National Composite Policy Index (NCPI) report (August 2008)
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Strategic Plan 2011-15
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HIV/ AIDS treatment (Dec 2005):
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Epidemiological country profile:
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Country Cooperation Strategy (2010-2015):
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Health Financing as of 2005:
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Health Profile:
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| Contact Details |
Mr. Narcisse Chimi
Country Programme Director
Face Immeuble CEPER,
Rue CEPER Elig Essono
S/C PNUD, BP 836
Yaounde,
Cameroon
Tel.: (+237) 22 23 10 42
Fax: (+237) 22 23 10 52
[email protected]
Skype: amicaall.cameroun
Our Partners
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Our Partners |
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AMICAALL Cameroon activities are being implemented with support from partners such as:UNDP through its Grassroot Poverty Reduction Programme, UNAIDS, UNICEF, UN APP, VSO, GTZ, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. |
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Key facts Cameroon & HIV/ AIDS |
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| Latest statistics |
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Total population (2008): 19,711 Million |
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Number of people living with HIV: 610, 000 |
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Adults aged 15 to 49 prevalence rate: 5.3% |
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Adults aged 15 and up living with HIV: 550, 000 |
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Women aged 15 and up living with HIV: 320, 000 |
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Children aged 0 to 14 living with HIV: 54, 000 |
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Deaths due to AIDS: 37, 000 |
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Orphans due to AIDS aged 0 to 17: 330, 000 |
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Life expectancy at birth m/f (years): 51.7 |
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Gross national income per capita (PPP international $): 2,196.90 |
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