A Public Health Model and Framework to Mitigate the Impact of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Due to HIV/AIDS in Cameroon

Abstract

D. S. Nsagha et al. 28ing with the National AIDS Control Committee. The essential components of a holistic framework for the care of OVC have been identified. A public health model for the care of OVC and a mechanism for their identification and a referral system for testing OVC for HIV are proposed. Through this model, a mechanism for the effective holistic care of OVC and collaboration is enhanced.

Knowledge and practice of condom use as well as perceived barriers among street adolescents in Cameroon

“…In Cameroon, their number is unknown, but they can be seen wandering the urban streets in dirty torn clothes, with some looking pale and sick. 4 , 6 , 7 Despite their appearance in urban cities in Cameroon, no adequate supervision or support from the community or government has been given to them; thus, they are completely left to survive on their own, despite their vulnerability on the streets. 4 , 6 , 7 The population of young people under the age of 18 years is estimated to be 9 573 563, almost half of the country’s total population.…”

“…4 , 6 , 7 The population of young people under the age of 18 years is estimated to be 9 573 563, almost half of the country’s total population. 7 Total yearly deaths in Cameroon is estimated to be 117 415 and daily deaths to be 564. 7 The estimated total life expectancy at birth for both sexes in Cameroon is 54.4 years, 53.5 years for males and 55.3 years for females.…”

“… 7 Total yearly deaths in Cameroon is estimated to be 117 415 and daily deaths to be 564. 7 The estimated total life expectancy at birth for both sexes in Cameroon is 54.4 years, 53.5 years for males and 55.3 years for females. 7 However, despite the poorly estimated figures given above, the Cameroon health system has no published data on the health of street children and there are no existing policies which give street children any priorities when they seek healthcare.…”

“… 7 The estimated total life expectancy at birth for both sexes in Cameroon is 54.4 years, 53.5 years for males and 55.3 years for females. 7 However, despite the poorly estimated figures given above, the Cameroon health system has no published data on the health of street children and there are no existing policies which give street children any priorities when they seek healthcare. 6 , 7 Furthermore, the public healthcare services in Cameroon are not freely available to all because of its service fee policy without which one cannot receive primary healthcare in both private and state-owned healthcare facilities across the country.…”

“… 6 , 7 Furthermore, the public healthcare services in Cameroon are not freely available to all because of its service fee policy without which one cannot receive primary healthcare in both private and state-owned healthcare facilities across the country. 6 , 7 …”