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Why Do So Many Cameroonians Die in Public Hospitals?

Why Do So Many Cameroonians Die in Public Hospitals?

Cameroon continues to record high mortality rates in public hospitals despite improvements in health indicators. Lontum Alvin, a health economist attributes preventable deaths to limited health insurance coverage, financial barriers, underpaid healthcare workers, corruption, weak medical training, and inadequate infrastructure, arguing that comprehensive reforms are essential to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

July 22, 2026

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