KIBU Odette

About Dr. Odette KIBU

Dr. Odette Kibu is a Senior Health Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute and PhD holder in Public Health at the University of Buea.

Private Health Insurance Service Providers in Cameroon: Current Status

By Constantine Asahngwa, Ph.D and Dr. Odette KIBU|2023-06-12T10:19:49+00:00March 8th, 2023|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Private Health Insurance, Publications|Tags: |

In Cameroon, like many other African countries, private health insurance service providers are mostly private banks and insurance companies.

Gender-Based Violence: Beyond the Crises in Cameroon and Effects on Mental Well-Being

By Tazoacha Francis, Claudia Masa and Dr. Odette KIBU|2022-07-12T09:05:15+00:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Publications|Tags: , , |

However, Gender-based violence in Cameroon has been an existing reality prior to these crises and occurs even in areas where guns are silent. As a result, the mental health condition of the abused women and girls may be affected, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorder.

The Promise of Digital Health In Africa

By Dr. Odette KIBU|2021-12-14T12:45:56+00:00March 8th, 2021|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Publications|Tags: |

Achieving the promise of digital healthcare technology however, while avoiding its potential pitfalls, will require a comprehensive, systematic approach based on the principles of sustainability, equity and inclusion. This is because to ensure the use of digital technology to access health care services

Unlocking The Potential Of E-health To Improve Cameroon’s Health System

By Dr. Odette KIBU|2021-01-26T15:43:29+00:00April 13th, 2020|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Publications|Tags: , , |

E-health is an important revolution since its creation and is it accompanied by so many advantages to better the healthcare sector around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines e-health as ‘the combined [...]

Investing In Health Workforce For Improved Health Outcomes In Cameroon

By Dr. Odette KIBU|2020-01-30T13:33:19+00:00January 30th, 2020|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Health, Publications|Tags: , , , , |

Overview of Health Workforce Aknowledgeable, skilled and motivated health workforce is critical for reaching universal health coverage. Globally, many nations in the world and most especially developing economies, face shortages of health workers especially [...]

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