Research for Health Care and Policy on HIV/AIDS: proceedings of the third edition of the Cameroon HIV Research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, from 1 < sup > st < /sup > to 3 < sup > rd < /sup > December 2022
Pan Afr Med J. 2023 Sep 6;46:6. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2023.46.6.40711. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTCameroon 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 1st to 3rd, 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.PMID:37928216 | PMC:PMC1062044...
Source: Topics in HIV Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anastase Dzudie Patrice Tchendjou Eveline Mboh Khan Rogers Ajeh Friedrich Thienemann Appolinaire Tiam Boris Tchounga Joseph Fokam Clement Ndongmo Peter Vanes Ebasone Gabriel Mabou Andre Pascal Goura Emile Nforbih Shu Tshimwanga Katayi Pascal Atanga Nji Ma Source Type: research