Outcomes of the first meeting of the CAMEROON HIV RESEARCH FORUM (CAM-HERO)

Tchounga, Boris; Ajeh, Rogers; Djikeussi, Tatiana; Ebasone, Peter Vanes; Tchendjou, Patrice; Anoubissi, Jean de Dieu; Semengue, Ezekiel Ngoufack; Nkouanfack, Charles; Kamgang, Fabrice Youbi; Varloteaux, Marie; Youngui, Boris Tchakounte; Tabala, Felicite Naah; Atanga, Benjamin; Simo, Leonie; Ateudjieu, Jerome; Zemsi, Armel; Nasah, Lainsi Judith; Njie, George; Ndiforkwah, Nicoline; Bouseko, Mireille Teno; Sandjong, Falone Tientchou; Nforbih, Emile Shu; Bakari, Madeleine; Tiojio, Yves; Ndayisaba, Gilles; Arreneke, Nyenti; Apungwa, Conelus; Bwemba, Therese Abong; Billong, Serge Clotaire; Zoung-Kany, Anne Cecile; Ditekemena, John; Dzudié, Anastase

doi:10.11604/pamj.2021.40.166.31058

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“…Specifically, to: 1) Build capacity in HIV research 2) Identify new, relevant and priority research questions through improved collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, 3) Foster operational research collaboration among research organizations, and 4) Disseminate research findings and facilitate their translation into policy. After the 2020 and 2021 successful editions [ 1 , 2 ], and the resulting five research priorities and corresponding research approaches [ 3 ], the 2022 edition of CAM-HERO was held. It took place from December 1-3 at the Hotel le Lagon Resort in Kribi.…”

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Research for health care and policy on hiv/aids: proceedings of the third edition of the cameroon hiv research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, December 1-3, 2022

Dzudie,

Tchendjou,

Khan

et al. 2023

Pan Afr Med J

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Cameroon is committed to reaching HIV epidemic control through coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Public Health, the National AIDS Control Committee, bilateral/multilateral institutions and implementing partners. The third edition of the Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO) was held in Kribi from December 1 st to 3 rd , 2022, with the theme “Research for Health Care and Policy on HIV/AIDS.” The conference brought together local and international scientists and clinicians, policymakers, and regulatory authorities to 1) disseminate HIV research findings and HIV policy; 2) foster operational research collaboration; 3) build research capacity through training on basics of research methods and CAM-HERO young investigator Awards; and 4) initiate a guideline for promoting HIV/AIDS research in Cameroon. The main activities included training on research methodology and basic principles in bioethics, presentations of selected abstracts, and awards for top research. A total of 35 abstracts (16 oral presentations, 16 posters, and 3 late-breaker-abstracts) were selected for presentation following a rigorous review. The conference ended with evidence-based recommendations and a way-forward statement for the development of a National Guide for HIV/AIDS research in Cameroon, with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of research agenda and projects nationwide.

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Research for health care and policy on hiv/aids: proceedings of the third edition of the cameroon hiv research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, December 1-3, 2022

Dzudie,

Tchendjou,

Khan

et al. 2023

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“…It is therefore imperative to bring together actors in the domain of HIV/AIDS in Cameroon towards the single goal of accelerating the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals in Cameroon. In 2020, these actors came together to form the Cameroon HIV/AIDS Operational Research Forum (CAM-HERO) [ 1 ]. CAM-HERO aims to improve and optimize the pertinence, performance, and impact on decision making of HIV research in Cameroon.…”

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Evidence for an enhanced HIV/AIDS policy and care in Cameroon: proceedings of the second Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO) 2021

Tchendjou¹,

Ebasone²,

Dzudié³

et al. 2022

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To attain the HIV 95-95-95 goals by 2030 in Cameroon, high quality research to inform policy and patient care is of utmost importance. In the context of limited workforce and resources, collaborations, sharing of locally-adapted strategies and other field experience, leveraging on existing and innovative platforms would facilitate a coordinated and optimal AIDS response at country level. The second edition of the Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO) conference took place both physically and virtually on November 18 and 19, 2021 in Kribi, on the theme “Research for Policy and Care”. This scientific event brought together Cameroonian HIV/AIDS researchers, experienced clinicians and regulatory authorities to foster i) the dissemination of research findings and facilitate translation into policy, ii) operational research collaboration, iii) identification of new research areas, and iv) capacity building. To achieve the set objectives during this event, a consensus on research priorities for accelerating the achievement of three 95 HIV goals in Cameroon were summarized; meeting sessions included 31 abstract presentations, 13 discussions, and presentations on various aspects of HIV research including ethics, administrative procedures and needs for capacity building; training of young scientists on guidelines for research proposal development toward ethical clearance was done; and a platform for discussion between researchers and regulatory authorities was conducted around the design and setting-up of a national HIV/AIDS research agenda. CAM-HERO 2021 brought together HIV researchers, experts and junior scientists around major programmatic challenges, evidence to translate into practice, research priorities on HIV/AIDS. Collaborations were reinforced, capacities were strengthened, and footprints were established towards a consensus on a national HIV/AIDS research agenda.

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Outcomes of the first meeting of the CAMEROON HIV RESEARCH FORUM (CAM-HERO)

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Research for health care and policy on hiv/aids: proceedings of the third edition of the cameroon hiv research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, December 1-3, 2022

Research for health care and policy on hiv/aids: proceedings of the third edition of the cameroon hiv research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, December 1-3, 2022

Evidence for an enhanced HIV/AIDS policy and care in Cameroon: proceedings of the second Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO) 2021

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