Using the Pediatric Oncology Facility Integrated Local Evaluation (PrOFILE) Tool to Evaluate and Improve Pediatric Oncology Systems in Cameroon: A Focus on National, Facility, and Financing Contexts
The PrOFILE tool facilitated a robust, data-driven prioritization process for childhood cancer care in Cameroon. Two years on, early gains are evident, though sustained efforts are required to address persisting diagnostic and financing barriers.
Authors
- Ayomide Omotola
- Glenn Mbah Afungchwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5512-9624)
- Andreas Frambo
- Mukete Franklin Sona
- Paola M. Friedrich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5265-3113)
- Nickhill Bhakta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5282-7833)
- Berthe Sabine Esson Mapoko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4469-5222)
- Francine Kouya
- Yvonne Waindim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3253-0984)
- P Ndom
- Angele Pondy‐Ongotsoyi
- Prisca Youwa
- Alberic Ndonku
Institutions
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (US)
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- University of Bamenda (CM)
- Clinton Health Access Initiative (US)
- Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CM)
- Ministry of Public Health (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Blood & Cancer
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1545-5017.70094
- Primary Topic
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00