Usefulness of disease surveillance data in enhanced early warning of the cholera outbreak in Southwest Cameroon, 2018.

Introduction: This study assessed the timeliness and completeness of disease surveillance data for early warning of the cholera outbreak during the socio-political crisis of Southwest Cameroon in 2018. It determined how routine integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) data was used for preventative actions and the challenges faced by key health staff in IDSR based decision-making.

Methods: This was a mixed-methods study conducted from June 1st to September 30th 2021.

A prospective analysis of pinch grafting of chronic leg ulcers in a series of elderly patients in rural Cameroon.

Background: Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) pose serious public health concerns worldwide. They mainly affect the elderly population. Pinch grafting (PG) could be used to treat a variety of CLUs.