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Vision of Hope NGO Improves Healthcare in Bafut; Solicit Diaspora Support! Accessing quality healthcare in Bafut, North West Region of Cameroon is a significant challenge due to poor roads, economic hardship, and the ongoing sociopolitical crisis in the Region. Consequently, Vision of Hope NGO has recently organized a one day health outreach program providing free health screenings, consultations, and medication to over 157 Bafut residents. The package amongst others  included; Free screenings for hypertension, diabetes, and malaria, Physical therapy sessions and nutritional supplements, Health talks on lifestyle changes and disease prevention, Referrals to Bafut District Hospital for follow-up care. Vision of Hope NGO plans to extend the campaign that promotes preventative care and raises awareness about non communicable diseases to more remote areas, but is limited due to insufficient funds to sustain the initiative.The NGO has therefore appealed for support from individuals and ...

The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, will officially launch the construction of a 6.5km urban road network in Bamenda. This project is part of the Presidential Plan for Reconstruction and Development (PPRD) and aims to improve the city's infrastructure.  Road Network Improvements : The road project will run from New Road Junction to Sonac Street, passing through several key areas in Bamenda. This development comes after the payment of compensation to affected property owners and is expected to ease circulation in the city center. PPRD Steering Committee Meeting : The launch will coincide with the 7th steering committee meeting of the PPRD, where the Prime Minister will be a special guest. The meeting will review various projects, including: - The 364km Bamenda ring road - The Matazem-Bamenda road - The Welcome to Bamenda-Ecole Des Champions road - Other road projects funded by the French Debt Relief Fund (C2D) Additional Projects : The steering com...

As part of efforts to increase energy accessibility, reduce the price of gas and promote environmental conservation in Cameroon, the Minister of Water Resources and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba, officially inaugurated the Bamenda Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Filling Centre on May 9, 2025. In his Inaugural speech, Minister Elloundou said the gas project is part of Government’s effort to bring domestic gas closer and accessible to consumers in the North West Region. He continued that Government has plans to construct and equip similar centres in all 10 Regions of the country. The Minister emphasized the project's alignment with the National Development Strategy and its potential to improve living standards through sustainable energy access. Okie Johnson Ndoh, General Manager of the Hydrocarbons Prices Stabilization Fund described the centre as a "Game Changer" that will increase supply efficiency and stabilize prices in the North West Region. “12.5 litre bottle of gas w...

The North West Development Authority (MIDENO) has capped off 2024 with a celebration of impactful achievements and ambitious plans for 2025. At its annual press conference on December 4, 2024, held at the Epic Center in Bamenda, General Manager Cletus Anye Matoyah commended the staff for their relentless efforts, showcasing a year of innovation, growth, and resilience. Among the year’s standout accomplishments was MIDENO’s implementation of the Emergency Project to Combat Food Crisis in Cameroon (PULCCA). Backed by a 4.9 billion FCFA World Bank grant, the project has empowered over 10,000 farmers with improved seeds such as cassava, maize, potatoes, plantains, and vegetables. Forty tons of these seeds were distributed, with each farmer receiving three kilograms free of charge, while additional seeds were sold at subsidized rates to encourage broader adoption. To strengthen agricultural resilience, MIDENO also trained more than 8,000 farmers in climate-smart techniques.   However, s...

The Rice Value Chain Development Project (RVCDP) recently held its 3rd Steering Committee Meeting in Baffousam, West Region Cameroon. Chairing the Steering Committee Meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Minister, Gabriel Mbairobe who also doubles as Committee Chairperson expressed satisfaction with the level of execution of the Project and encouraged stakeholders to be more aggressive with the Project implementation. H.E Gabriel Mbairobe Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development/Committee Chairperson. Committee members Adopted the Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2025 Financial Year, Examined and Adopted the Project Progress Report from January 1st to October 15th, Examined the level of Execution of Resolutions of the 2nd Steering Committee meeting and Adopted Minutes of the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting. Speaking during the meeting, North West Governor Adolphe Lele LAFRIQUE, Vice President of the Steering Committee urged Committee members to remain objective and committed in the proper ...

As part of activities under the “Adjust For Me” Project implemented in some four local council areas in Bamenda, Community members at the Ntambang locality continue to receive sensitization on Sexual Reproduction Health topics like GBV, Rape, Toxic Masculinity, Sexual Assault, FGM, among others. Community Spokesperson under the project recently carried out a sensitization campaign on GBV, Sexual Assault and its effects on pupils at the Government Practising School Old Town. During conversations, pupils were advised to report every form of abuse/assault to their teachers or parents so as to avoid any damage whatsoever. The teachers on their part took the commitment to ensure that topics about SRHR would be discussed more often in the school millieur. “I am very grateful for this project and the topics you have discussed with the pupils. Gender Based Violence is a sensitive subject which is also important for our children’s health. I am particularly happy with your presence here because ...