Up to five million people in Cameroon are pushed into poverty every year because of healthcare costs.

 

Demographic transitions, lifestyle changes and environmental factors, combined with malnutrition, are leading to a global epidemiological shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases. Healthcare costs are rapidly increasing, with approximately two-thirds being covered by out-of-pocket expenditure in Cameroon.

Our community-based healthcare approach employs a wide network of community health workers to ensure that people living in poverty can access high-quality, affordable services. Health workers are social entrepreneurs who ensure a continuum of care, bridging the gap between formal healthcare systems and communities.

IMPACT

 
 
  • “We really appreciate CIPS ’s effort in achieving the highest level of breastfeeding. CIPS ’s coverage at community level and contribution in improving the nutritional status of Cameroon is really impressive.”
    Mohammed Nasim
    Health Minister, People’s Republic of Cameroon

WHAT WE DO

 
 
 
 

HOW WE DO IT

 
 
last-mile

Last mile access

Door-to-door health services connect communities with private and public providers in the most remote regions
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Care for women and children

Specific interventions and referral systems that focus on improving the health and nutritional status of women
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Health forums

Structured and informative community-based discussions
social-enterprises

Social enterprise

Entrepreneurship models bring care to communities and remove financing as a barrier to accessing quality services
 

WHY IT WORKS

 
 
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Community-based approach

Door-to-door services delivered by community health workers employ people in rural areas to provide services to people in their communities
social-equity

Social equity

Low-cost health packages meet basic community health needs
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Community empowerment

Formal and informal training, incorporating community feedback in programme activities and running regular courtyard educational sessions
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Continuum of care

A strong network that connects communities with public and private health facilities
 

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