COVID-19

Cameroon starts to charge its people for PCR test for COVID-19

Cameroon Implements Charges for PCR Tests | Starting Wednesday, Cameroon has begun charging its citizens for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. The Public Health Minister of Cameroon, Malachie Manaouda, confirmed the news. Individuals will now be required to pay 30,000 CFA (approximately $48 USD) for the test, which can be done through an online payment platform or in-person at the testing site. Officials have not provided an explanation for the change in policy. In other news, 11% of the target population in Cameroon has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Public Health Ministry. Stay informed on the latest developments.

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24 Dec 2022 03:02 EST

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From Wednesday Cameroon has started to charge people for the polymerase chain reaction test for COVID-19. This news was verified by the Public Health Minister of Cameroon, Malachie Manaouda.

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On Tuesday, Manaouda said that this test will now cost 30,000 CFA which is roughly equivalent to 48 USD.

Payment for this test can be done through a platform dealing with the dematerialization of receipts for the public, however, payment can also be done physically at the site of the test, which would generate a receipt as well as a unique code for each individual taking the PCR test.

There was no explanation from the officials as to why the erstwhile free test is now being charged for.

On a different note, 11% of the target population in Cameroon has received a vaccine dose as per a statement from the Public Health Ministry.

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