Supporting the global efforts in strengthening the safety, security and resilience of Cyberspace, the Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2013, organised by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation. The ceremonial opening examined how Cyberspace could be governed and utilised in a manner to foster freedom and entrepreneurship, while protecting individuals, property and the state, leading to socio-economic development. Speakers of this session, Mr Mario Maniewicz, Chief, Department of Infrastructure, Enabling Environment and E-Applications, ITU; Mr David Pollington, Director, International Security Relations, Microsoft; Mr Alexander Seger, Secretary, Cybercrime Convention Committee, Council of Europe; Mr Nigel Hickson, Vice President, Europe, ICANN and Mr Pierre Dandjinou, Vice President, Africa, ICANN, added their perspectives on various approaches to Cybergovernance, with general agreement on the role Cyberspace could play to facilitate development equitably and fairly across the world. Hosted by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon together with the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Cameroon and backed by partners and industry supporters including ICANN, Council of Europe, Microsoft, MTN Cameroon, AFRINIC and Internet Watch Foundation, the Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2013 seeks to broaden stakeholder dialogue to facilitate practical action in Cybergovernance and Cybersecurity, some of which will be reflected in the CTO’s own work programmes under its Cybersecurity agenda.

1. DR. ENI MUNA MBUAGBAW(MD)
Cite Verte District Hospital Yaounde

2. PLAN
Realities of Cyberspace and ICT in Cameroon
Advantages of Cyberspace on Health Issues
Shortcomings
Precautions
Conclusion

3. REALITY OF HEALTH AND
CYBERSPACE IN CAMEROON
Who has access to the internet?
• Doctors
% of women (literate and cyber friendly)• % of women (literate and cyber friendly)
- Secretaries
- Top administrative level officials
- University and Research institutes

4. REALITY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH IN
CAMEROON-2
Male : Female gynaecologist ratio
• Remain doctors and just men
• Women feel more at ease with one of their kind
Most gynaecologists also obstetricians
• Prefer issues of procreation
• Strictly gynae consults rare
• Circulating information in the community

5. REALITY OF WOMEN’S HEALTH IN
CAMEROON-3
Few psychologists and psychiatrists
• No one to talk or turn to after emotional torture
Patients with terminal diseases• Patients with terminal diseases
• Battered women
• Outburst of alternative medicine e.g. network
marketing, supplements etc.
• No control of drug prescription

6. ADVANTAGES OF CYBERSPACE ON
HEALTH ISSUES
Information on Health
• Sports and appropriate exercise
• Nutritional advice
- Calorie counters- Calorie counters
- Various diets
• Changes in woman`s body
- Warning signs (SCREENING )
- Sexuality of women
• Pill intake reminders
• Menstruation Calendars

7. ADVANTAGES -II
Empowerment
• Inspiration from other women`s experiences
Second chance at love and life from internet datingSecond chance at love and life from internet dating
Home remedies

8. ADVANTAGES - III
Health Solace in Cyberspace
• Privacy in Browsing
• Understanding changes in feminity and Sexuality• Understanding changes in feminity and Sexuality
Menopause
Menstruation
Hysterectomy
Infertility
• Liberation Realm
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9. Slide 8
A1 repetition. see first slide on advantages
Administrator, 25/04/2013

10. ADVANTAGES - IV
Regulating Discrimination
• Similar Health Issues
Complement Information• Complement Information
- Bulimia and Anorexia Websites, forums and chat rooms
- Stigma support

11. SHORTCOMINGS
Unconfirmed data and unpublished research
Details without limit
Sharing similar experiences may be depressing
Risk of heartbreak and deception
• Emotional torture, depression , thyroid disorders

12. SHORTCOMINGS – II
Risk of addiction
• In chat rooms
No verification of online doctors licenseNo verification of online doctors license
No control of prescribed or advertised drugs

13. BUT REMEMBER!
Your physician is still primary
Beware!!!
• You may have made a wrong diagnosis
• You may be simulating signs and symptoms
• You need too make sure you are eligible for whatever
treatment

14. PRECAUTIONS
Doctor needs to control and inform you on
• Over dosage
Side Effects• Side Effects
• Allergy
• Drug Reaction and Interaction

15. CONCLUSION
Pertaining to health women are relatively safe
Inform your Doctor about what you read on the
internetinternet
Trust your physician than your virtual doctor!

16. THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING