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 […]

AIDS-free Holidays : Youths Called to Adopt Responsible Behavior

Drug consumption, sexual misconduct, disrespect for parents and indiscipline are some of the growing  problems 600 peer educators regions will be in Cameroon’s 10 during the 22nd AIDS-free Holidays. These are rising behavioral problems the Minister of Public Health and President of the National AIDS-Control Committee @DrManaouda and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic […]

Malaria Elimination : Cameroon Gleans from Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Success

Health experts in Cameroon have acquired lessons on Malaria elimination from the Mekong Sub-region in a three-day workshop which recently held in Yaounde. Dr. Louis Richard Njock, Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health opened the working session, on behalf of the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie. “I would like to appreciate […]

World Hepatitis Day : Cameroon to Speed up 2030 Elimination Plan

Reducing the prevalence of hepatitis in Cameroon has been at the heart of activities to mark the World Hepatitis Day. The Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie presented measures to accelerate the 2030 elimination plan for hepatitis in a press briefing at the Yaoundé Emergency Operations Centre on 29th July 2024.   According to […]

SAGO 2024 : Government Prioritizes Improving Living Conditions

Improving the living conditions of  Cameroonians is at the heart the 13th Fair on Government Action, known by its French acronym, SAGO.  The annual event was launched on 22nd July at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex by the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, on behalf of the Prime Minister, Head of […]