06 March 2020 – First case in Cameroon

Type of Intervention: Guidance, New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Significant events; First cases or deaths
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Public Health

Overview: The first case of Coronavirus officially confirmed in Cameroon
Full details here: https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-eco/un-premier-cas-de-coronavirus-confirme-au-cameroun-20200306

Type of Justification: Medical examination
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – other, Medical doctors
Evidence/Justification: The patient presented COVID-19 symptoms and after a medical examination, it was confirmed that the patient had the Coronavirus