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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2026

Advancing implementation science and policy on HIV/AIDS: outcomes from the fourth edition of the Cameroon HIV operational research forum (CAM-HERO) 2024.

Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Peter Vanes Ebasone, Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Patrice Tchendjou, Chibueze Adirieje, Boris Tchounga, Marie Solange Ndom, Joseph Fokam, Rogers Ajeh, Eveline Mboh Khan and 35 more

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45 authors.

Gabriel Tchatchouang MabouClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Peter Vanes EbasoneClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Nadia Adjoa Sam-AguduGlobal Pediatrics Program and Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America.
Patrice TchendjouElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Chibueze AdiriejeInternational Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Boris TchoungaElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Marie Solange NdomDouala Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon.
Joseph FokamFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
Rogers AjehFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
Eveline Mboh KhanCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Emile Nforbih ShuElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Edouard Tshimwanga KatayiCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Pascal Nji AtangaCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Marc Lionel NgamaniClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Clarisse LengouhClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Lorraine Guedem NekameElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Tatiana DjikeussiElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Gilbert TeneCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Collins ChenwiChantal BIYA International Reference Centre for research on HIV/AIDS prevention and management (CIRCB), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni SemengueChantal BIYA International Reference Centre for research on HIV/AIDS prevention and management (CIRCB), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Eugene ChiabiCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Judith NasahClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Jordanne ChingClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Elodie Ngo-MalaboDouala General Hospital, Douala, Cameroon.
Emmanuel NshomCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Albert Franck Zeh MekaNational AIDS Control Committee, Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Boris Youngui TchakounteElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Charlotte Wenze AyimaCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Florence TumasangCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Rogacien KanaElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Alex Durand NkaChantal BIYA International Reference Centre for research on HIV/AIDS prevention and management (CIRCB), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Francis Ateba NdongoDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Felicite Naah TabalaDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Yves Awono NoahDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Justin NdieDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Paul Nembo NguDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Alice KetchajiDivision of Epidemic and Pandemic Disease Control (DLMEP), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Sandrine TallaElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Yaounde, Cameroon.
Martine Renée EdakediLittoral Regional Ethics Committee for Human Health Research, Douala, Cameroon.
Raissa BanboyeClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Hannah Kathleen NzeusseuClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Luma NgongaClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Pius Tih MuffihCameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Anne Cecile Zoung-Kanyi BisseckDivision of Health Operational Research (DROS), Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Anastase DzudieClinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy, Yaounde, Cameroon.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cameroon is dedicated to controlling the HIV epidemic through a coordinated effort led by the Ministry of Public Health and its partners. The fourth edition of the Cameroon HIV Operational Research Forum (CAM-HERO) took place in Douala from December 5-7, 2024, under the theme "Implementation Science and Policy on HIV/AIDS". The conference brought together local and international researchers, clinicians, and regulatory authorities to: i) disseminate HIV research findings and policies; ii) foster operational research collaboration; iii) build research capacity through training in implementation science; and iv) discuss evidence-based strategies to address key challenges in the national HIV response strategy. A total of 12 oral presentations, 6 poster presentations, and 3 late-breaking abstracts were selected for presentation after a rigorous review process. Key activities included implementation of science training, presentations of selected abstracts, and awards for the best abstract and poster presentations. The conference ended with strong recommendations, including the need to include children and adolescents as participants in the next Cameroon Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (CAMPHIA). This key recommendation arose because the ongoing CAMPHIA 2024, a cross-sectional household-based, nationally representative survey that will assess the progress of key HIV-related health indicators and describe key HIV-related risk behaviours, gaps and barriers to access HIV care and treatment services include only participants of 15 years and above. This exclusion represents a missed opportunity for HIV research in children.

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Health PolicyHIV InfectionsImplementation ScienceAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentCameroonChildCongresses as TopicCross-Sectional StudiesHumansOperations ResearchPublic HealthCameroonHIVimplementation sciencemeeting reportresearch

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PMID42328034
PMCPMC13279899

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