Gender-based violence and its health risks on women in Yaoundé, Cameroon – Archives of Public Health

In the heart of Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon, a silent epidemic is ravaging the lives of countless women—gender-based violence (GBV). Despite being a pervasive issue deeply embedded in societal norms and practices, the health ramifications of GBV often go unnoticed, overshadowed by other public health concerns. A new report by the Archives of Public Health sheds light on the alarming prevalence of this violence and its far-reaching impacts on women’s health. From physical…