Vital Wave
Cameroon’s health data governance is supported primarily by its cybersecurity and cybercrime legislation. While specific health data laws are absent, the general framework addresses data privacy and security for sensitive information. Plans for a data protection law and telemedicine bill are underway, which may expand data governance capabilities. Despite the absence of a dedicated health data act, Cameroon’s National Digital Health Strategic Plan outlines priorities for interoperability and standards within the health sector.