Bøger af Wilfred Ngwa

The gap between the required and the available cancer care in the world widened in the last decade for the majority of cancer patients in the world. The Editors and experts who contributed to this book present how there is a need for global approaches and campaign for the scientific exploration of avenues to increase affordability of better value cancer treatment for millions of cancer patients in the world. They do so while considering the interests and incentives of all stakeholders in the real world, including first cancer patients everywhere, governments, professional cancer care providers, health industries, health business and economy. All would win. The scope is global. This book is just one of many efforts to spread the idea of the win-win movement.The book is honoured with special contribution of the late Dr. Tabaré Vázquez, immediate past president of the republic of Uruguay, A keynote by HRH Princess Dina Mired and a foreword by Sir Muir Gray.Key Features: Extensively covers the win-win approaches for global oncology as an important component of global health.Covers the win or benefits for institutions for participation in global healthProvides Examples of win-win initiatives for global oncologyProvides perspectives from renowned international experts, editors of high impact international journals and authors, governments, youth advocates/residents, industry, diaspora, and others looking to 'win' in global oncology and health

Cameroon is an Ebola high risk zone due to its proximity to some countries that have experienced recent outbreaks. This highlights the need for adequate preparedness measures and readiness to respond should there be an outbreak, of the disease. This study therefore sorts to assess the knowledge and awareness of health personnel and community inhabitants on key aspects related to EVD. The research employed a mixed cross sectional study design and was conducted in the Tiko and Buea health districts in Cameroon. The study targeted health personnel, and local people in the area. Data was collected through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and with the use of structured questionnaires. Data was managed and analyzed using Microsoft excel 2010, ATLAS.ti version 7.5.7.0 and EPI Info version7.1.5. A total of 271 health personnel and 407 community participants were involved. Findings from the study indicated a poor knowledge of EVD amongst 136(50.2%) health personnel and 243(63.0%) community participants.