Climate change poses a health challenge in Cameroon

Dr. Paul Eloundou understands the challenges posed by climate change only too well. A resident in Yaoundé and the director of one of the largest district hospitals, he is an advocate for addressing climate change to mitigate health risks in Cameroon. Yaoundé’s population has tripled over the past 20 years, resulting in the construction of many informal settlements with no sewerage systems. With a population of over 3 million and increasing floods, rain-water management and sanitation have become a challenge.,

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