Far North Region : 27 Cases, One Death Reported in New Cholera Outbreak
The Far North Region is once again grappling with a fresh cholera outbreak with 27 confirmed cases and the death of a five-year-old child reported. The first case of this fresh wave of cholera cases was reported on November 8, 2024 when four people from the same family were admitted for severe diarrhea in health […]
US Presidential Elections : Donald Trump Makes Historic Comeback
Congratulatory messages have been pouring in from around the globe to America’s President-elect, Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 US Presidential election. It is a historic comeback for the former US President who beat Democratic candidate and current Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris. Trump had taken lead in […]
Cyteal Solution : Public Health Minister Warns of Fake Version on Sale in Cameroon
Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, has alerted the public about a fake version of the Cyteal foaming solution 250mg sold in pharmacies in the country. Dr. Manaouda Malachie signed a press release on 4th November, 2024 detailing the features of the fake antiseptic product. “This notification of counterfeiting follows a quick check of batches G00729 […]
World Stroke Day : “Sickle Cell Increases Risk of Stroke in Children”
Children suffering from sickle cell stand greater chances of having a stroke at some point in their lifetime, health experts in Cameroon say. Stroke is a major health problem in Cameroon, affecting people across all age groups. About 1/4 of the country’s population is exposed to the health problem, with 90% cases preventable, according to […]
Refugee Socio-economic Development: UNHCR, IHS Cameroon and JRS on a Common Front
Access to education, livelihoods and sustainable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons in Minawao camp in the Far North region will soon be improved thanks to the imminent provision of digital kiosks and the refurbishment of the Minawao ICT Centre. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), IHS Cameroon and Jesuit Refugee Service […]
World Polio Day : New Vaccination Campaign to Strengthen immunity in 6.7 million Children
After two cases of the type 2 polio virus were reported in the East region of the Cameroon, the Public Health Ministry has embarked on strengthening the immunity of children below five via a nationwide vaccination campaign. The campaign targets 6.7 million children aged 0-5, and runs from 24th -27th October across the country. A […]
Road Accident : Trailer Transporting Container Kills Three in Yaoundé
Three persons have lost their lives in an accident on the Mimboman-Nkobang road in Yaoundé after a trailer transporting a container lost brakes and crushed two cars. The accident occurred around 7am on Wednesday 17th October in the Mimboman neighborhood. Nine persons who were injured in the accident, including occupants of a Toyota Rav 4 […]
Fostering Education: eBASE Africa, MINEDUB Partner to Strengthen Education
The Ministry of Basic Education( MINEDUB) and eBASE Africa, a multinational collaborative research organisation, have discussed discussed prospects of renewing an existing MOU to strengthen the educational system in Cameroon. The experts recently met at a workshop in Ebolowa jointly organized both parties. Dr. Oyono Adams, Secretary General of the Ministry of Basic Education chaired […]
Fight Against Malaria : Media Professionals Acquire Innovative Reporting Skills
Over 20 journalists are learning new techniques of reporting on the fight against Malaria at a three-day training workshop in Soa Sub-Division, a locality on the outskirts of Yaoundé. The journalists are picking up skills to enable them adequately report on the spread, treatment and prevention of the disease. Exploring new angles, effective reporting on […]
CONRHA 2024: Government Launches Maiden Competition for Disability-inclusive Councils
Three councils in Cameroon will be awarded for disability-inclusion during the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December. A competition to award the most disability-inclusive councils was launched at the 2024 National Committee for the Re-adaptation of Socio-economic Reintegration of Persons with Disabilities, known by its French Acronym as CONHRA in Yaoundé. […]
