Rheumatic heart disease is a burden to many African countries. It has been eradicated in developed countries but remains endemic in many developing countries. Some countries have already implemented control programs but in Cameroon the field is practically untouched.
The Cameroon rheumatic heart disease initiative team is currently conducting awareness-raising activities to warn people and decision-makers on the dangers of this silent killer. It begins with a common sore throat but later destroys the heart. If left untreated it may inadvertently lead to death. It affects a vulnerable segment of the population, comprising children and adolescents.
Dr. Yanwou talks about it in a Deutsche Welle report. Find the full interview herehttps://www.dw.com/fr/lapr%C3%A8s-ebola-au-liberia-le-syst%C3%A8me-de-sant%C3%A9-toujours-%C3%A0-plat/av-49600222