Maryam Adegboyega and Inelle Makamwe

Cameroon faces significant food packaging safety challenges due to the widespread use of plastic packaging materials throughout informal and formal food markets. Fresh produce, spices, edible oils, beverages, and ready-to-eat foods are commonly sold in plastic bags and containers of varying quality, many of which are not certified for food contact. Of particular concern is the widespread practice of repeatedly reusing single-use plastic water bottles to package and sell locally prepared...

What is arthritis? Arthritis is a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal disorders characterised by inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and functional impairment. The major clinical subtypes of arthritis include osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and gout. Some of them (RA, PsA, and gout) involve immune-mediated inflammation, while others (OA) are primarily a degenerative condition caused by mechanical wear. When...