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Laboratory Technicians, Nurses Trained on Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria

Bless Zoshe Buea, Cameroon Health workers from Buea, Tiko, Limbe, and Muyuka health district have been trained on the use of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for malaria. The one-day seminar targeted essentially laboratory technicians and nurses, took place on Monday March … Continue reading

Southwest Governor, Bernard Okalia Bilai makes a call for all to ensure good health for the population

Stakeholders Guard Against Cholera, Other Diseases

By Walter Wilson Nana Buea, Camerron The government of Cameroon and her partners in the health sector are on a guard against epidemics in the country. Recently, a national campaign was launched, with the objectives to prevent and fight against … Continue reading

Essos, la ruée vers la source

Eau potable: Les robinets à sec

By Jephté TCHEMEDIE Yaounde, Cameroon Dans la ville de Yaoundé, le précieux liquide se fait de plus en plus rare. « Cela fait quatre jours que nous n’avons pas d’eau. Même lorsque ça revient, c’est autour de 05 heures du matin. … Continue reading

Gallon Business - some of these gallons are of doubtful hygienic conditions

Gallon business – Plastic Drums, Containers Sold to the Public Possibly a Health Hazard

By Atu Adele NGWANA Yaounde, Cameroon The doubtful hygienic conditions of some second hand industrial plastic drums, also known as “gallons” in Cameroon that are sold to consumers, are possibly a health hazard. However, it is no big deal to … Continue reading

Cameroonian-born Cardiologist, Dr Kemah fielding questions from journalists after the press briefing

Cardiologist Cautions Against Heavy Drinking

By Walter Wilson Nana Cameroonians have been advised to be careful with their drinking and smoking habits. This is the kernel of a press briefing Dr. Fred Kemah, Cameroonian born but England-based Consultant and Cardiologist granted recently in Buea. According … Continue reading

Nhon James Mbide, Health Committee Chair of BACDA USA addresses the people of Western Bakossi on the importance of good health

BACDA USA Takes Health Campaign To Nyandong, Bakolle

By Walter Wilson Nana The members of the Bakossi Cultural and Development Association, BACDA, USA chapter, are preoccupied with the healthcare of their kin and kith back home. With focus in Western Bakossi, this time, a team of health personnel … Continue reading

3 of the 12 PhD graduates of the UB 17th Convocation Ceremony

Doctors Made In Buea

By Walter Wilson Nana For the first time in English speaking Cameroon, Medical Doctors have been trained and certified to practice across the world from the University of Buea, UB. The graduation of 53 medical students from UB’s Faculty of … Continue reading

Dr John Ndengue Chuwanga

The Cameroon Medical Corps Has A Problem With Training – Dr. Chuwanga

By Walter Wilson Nana Dr. John Chuwanga is retired but not tired. This Nigerian and Kenyan trained Surgeon has rave reviews across the Southwest Region and beyond. Retired from the public service and serving with the health department of the … Continue reading

Cross section of SVMC graduates ready for the job market

St. Veronica Medical Centre Graduates 272 Nurses in Buea, Cameroon

By Walter Wilson Nana 272 Nurses from various professional disciplines across the three schools that make up the Buea-based St. Veronica Medical Centre, SVMC, have been found worthy to move into the job market or pursue further studies. At a … Continue reading

Prof. Gottlieb Lobe Monekosso

My Career In Medical Education Made The Difference – Prof. Monekosso

Interviewed By Walter Wilson Nana, Severine Ndikum (UB Journalism Student On Internship) My Career In Medical Education Made The Difference – Prof. Monekosso Prof. Gottlieb Lobe Monekosso is a revered figure in the international health sector. This Cameroonian medical doctor, … Continue reading