13/03/2026
Cameroon Leads the Way: Turning the ACHA ASPIRE Cervical Health Scorecard into a National Blueprint- A Historic Milestone for Cervical Cancer Elimination!
We are in AWE of the incredible momentum building in Cameroon!
The ACHA Cameroon Team led by Humanity at Heart International (H@H) and supported by ERADICARE Health Foundation is in absolute AWE of the visionary leadership within the Ministry of Public Health. Through the National Cancer Control Committee (NCCC), led by the inspiring and dynamic Dr. Zeh Kakanou Florence , the government has not only truly embraced the ACHA ASPIRE Cervical Health Scorecard but is actively spearheading its implementation as a national priority with full speed!
While rapid data extraction from existing sources is a start, it isn't enough to reflect Cameron’s authentic data towards cervical cancer elimination progress. Under the leadership of Dr. Zeh and the NCCC, we are on a quest to transition from traditional data reporting to a gold-standard National Data Audit. This evolution ensures that the ASPIRE Scorecard captures the full, authentic reality of our health landscape, leaving no data unreported. From the most remote communities across our 10 regions to the critical contributions of the private sector, we are meticulously tracking HPV vaccination, screening, and treatment to ensure every Cameroonian woman is accounted for.
While ACHA CSOs facilitate the process and provide grassroots accountability, the Ministry of Health owns this roadmap. This high-level political will from the outgoing PS Prof. Nkegoum Blaise to the current leadership Dr Zeh, ensures that our pilot isn't just a report, but a verified, actionable reality for every woman. We are fueled up, mobilized, and leaving no stone unturned. The path to cervical cancer elimination in Cameroon is now illuminated!
The energy at our recent March 4th, validation workshop was palpable! We extend our deepest gratitude to the multi-sectoral ministries, international partners, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who turned out massively. This collective enthusiasm was instrumental in validating our country-context indicators, ensuring they are perfectly aligned with the WHO 90-70-90 global targets.
This indeed is an Advocacy Dream Realized!
Cameroon is more than ever on the quest for elimination. With a validated National Cervical Cancer Strategic Plan already in place and the ASPIRE Scorecard now in progress, we are seeing the very vision we have all been advocating for come to life. This is the moment where policy meets precision, and where government ownership meets grassroots passion.
Together, using the scorecard's traffic light accountability system, we are not just monitoring progress, we are accelerating it. The roadmap is clear, the political will is unwavering, and the elimination of cervical cancer in Cameroon is within our reach!
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