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. […]
Medical Schools: Council Calls for End to BTS, HND, DSEP and HPD Training
Nursing students pursuing training to obtain Higher National Diplomas and Higher Professional Diplomas in Health, known by their French acronyms as BTS, DSEP and HPD from medical schools in Cameroon may soon see these courses suspended in the country. This class of medical personnel may not be admitted into professional medical associations, or effectively work […]
Gender-Based Violence: Women commit to Step up fight via responsible use of digital tools
Women in the ten regions of Cameroon will soon be equipped with smartphones, computers, and internet access to facilitate the use of online platforms to fight gender-based violence. The women were schooled on the role of ICT’s in fighting gender-based violence and women’s empowerment during restitution workshops held recently in the 10 regional headquarters, grouping […]
Universal Health Coverage : Health Voucher Goes to NW/SW regions
Pregnant women and their babies in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon enrolled for the Universal Health Converge (UHC) can now have antenatal follow up till delivery at the unique cost of FCFA 6000. Public Health Minister, Dr. Manaouda Malachie, launched the implementation of the health voucher scheme in these regions in […]
