Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: COFE Hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Background

The research report “Expanding Private Health Insurance in Cameroon: Insights, Challenges, and a Roadmap for Inclusive Coverage” is developed within the framework of a broader project aimed at strengthening health financial protection and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Cameroon. Drawing on primary research, operational working groups, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications, the report synthesizes extensive evidence to propose a strategic and actionable roadmap for expanding private health insurance (PHI) in an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable manner.

The report examines Cameroon’s healthcare and health insurance landscape, governance and regulatory frameworks, equity and inclusion gaps, consumer trust and perceptions, digital innovation pathways, and the integration of PHI within the UHC agenda. It culminates in a structured roadmap built around strategic pillars including regulatory strengthening, inclusive coverage models, public–private collaboration, digital systems, public awareness, and sustainability mechanisms.

As the project approaches its consolidation phase, it is essential to validate the proposed structure, strategic pillars and action points with key stakeholders to ensure relevance, feasibility, and ownership. This Operational Working Group (OWG) will provide a platform for expert review, constructive feedback, and consensus-building around the report’s final recommendations and implementation roadmap.

Objectives

• To review and validate the proposed structure, analytical framework, and strategic pillars of the research report.
• To assess the feasibility and relevance of the proposed recommendations in light of Cameroon’s institutional, regulatory, and market realities.
• To refine and strengthen the roadmap for implementation, identifying priority actions, responsible stakeholders, and realistic sequencing of reforms.

Expected Outputs

The expected outputs are:

• A validated and strengthened outline of the research report, reflecting stakeholder inputs and technical alignment.
• A refined set of actionable and prioritized recommendations for expanding private health insurance in Cameroon.
• Clear guidance on implementation pathways, including institutional responsibilities, coordination mechanisms, and monitoring considerations.

Target Participants

This Operational Working Group will convene senior representatives from the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Finance, and regulatory authorities, alongside private health insurance providers, health economists, legal and governance experts, digital health innovators, civil society organizations, and development partners. Participation will prioritize individuals with decision-making authority and technical expertise to ensure that the validation process produces practical and implementable outcomes.

Venue & Date

This OWG will take place on July 16, 2026, at COFE hotel (Yaoundé) from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

About the Organizers

• About the Denis And Lenora Foretia Foundation

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The foundation works in partnership with local governments, policy makers, private enterprises, civil society organizations as well as development partners to expand the resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners in addition to improving individual livelihoods.

• About the Nkafu Policy Institute

The Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank with a mission to provide independent, in-depth and insightful policy recommendations that allows all Africans to prosper in free, fair, democratic and sustainable economies. The Institute is made up of analysts, experts and researchers from all over the world, working on a wide range of topics, including governance and democracy, health and education, peace and security, science and technology, and economic policy.