Excellence Awards 2026: 30 GCE Laureates Honoured in Yaounde

The ceremony, chaired by the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Pauline Nalova Lyonga, brought together the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, and the Minister of Public Health, Dr Manaouda Malachie, alongside senior government officials, education stakeholders and medical students from the University of Yaounde I.

Beyond celebrating academic achievement, the event highlighted efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and position Cameroon as a medical tourism destination in Central Africa.

Speaking at the ceremony, Barnabas Mbigha, Chief Executive Officer of the Peace and Comfort Medical Foundation, outlined the foundation’s vision of developing state-of-the-art medical facilities equipped with modern technologies while improving access to primary healthcare. He said the initiative is already taking shape in the Littoral Region, where healthcare services are being developed to address the needs of the population. A health facility has also been put in place, with particular attention to hypertension and the need for effective prevention and management.

The programme featured an interactive session on hypertension, while participants also explored proposed initiatives involving the diaspora to support development efforts.

The 30 laureates received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance during the 2026 GCE Advanced Level examination.

Closing the ceremony, the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Pauline Nalova Lyonga, emphasised the importance of supporting academic excellence and investing in healthcare. She also appreciated the initiative for recognising outstanding students and contributing to efforts to address healthcare needs.

Through its focus on academic achievement and healthcare development, BMEA 2026 highlighted the importance of recognising merit while supporting initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of communities in Cameroon.