UNFPA Cameroon Situation Report #25 - October 2024

Conflict, non-state armed group activity, recurrent climatic shocks, and resultant displacement continue to generate humanitarian needs in Cameroon.

From July to October 2024, heavy rainfall in the Far North region of Cameroon caused significant flooding, affecting more than 459,000 people. Approximately 56,000 homes and essential infrastructure – including health facilities – were damaged, resulting in women and girls being unable to access sexual and reproductive health services. Tens of thousands of hectares of crops were also destroyed, meaning that food insecurity will increase for the most vulnerable.

In October, 1,982 pregnant women attended at least two antenatal consultations at UNFPA- supported health facilities. 47 UNFPA-deployed midwives successfully identified and managed 290 obstetric emergencies, and assisted 2,326 women to give birth safely, of which 192 deliveries were C-sections. Postnatal care services were also provided to 800 mothers and their newborns.

UNFPA supported 74 sensitization sessions on GBV prevention and mitigation, reaching 5,417 people. These sessions covered topics such as gender equality, the negative impacts of early and forced marriage, sexual and reproductive health, STI prevention, and menstrual health management.

As of the end of October, only US$ 3.9 million the needed US$ 11.2 million has been mobilized for UNFPA’s response in Cameroon in 2024, leaving a funding gap of 65%.