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  • Cameroon Launches « Moxidectin » to Fight River Blindness

    Cameroon Launches « Moxidectin » to Fight River Blindness

    A new treatment has been introduced in Cameroon to strengthen the fight against onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, a parasitic disease transmitted by blackflies.

    The Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research (ISM) launched the EMINENCE Project, a European Union-funded initiative aimed at eliminating the disease through the deployment of Moxidectin in persistent hotspots across the country.

    The project was officially launched on June 9, 2026, in Yaoundé and will deploy Moxidectin in the Centre Region, particularly in the Bafia and Ntui health districts where onchocerciasis remains a public health concern.

    Beyond treatment, the initiative seeks to encourage communities in affected areas to actively participate in mass drug administration campaigns and consistently take medication to help interrupt disease transmission.

    Speaking during the launch ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of ISM, Professor Joseph Kamgno, described Moxidectin as a more effective and longer-acting treatment than Ivermectin, the drug currently used in onchocerciasis control programmes.

    According to him, Moxidectin significantly reduces the parasites responsible for the disease and has the potential to accelerate elimination efforts.

    He, however, stressed the importance of continuing the use of Ivermectin as access to the new treatment gradually expands.

    Representing the Ministry of Public Health, Dr Théophile Mpaba Minkai said the introduction of Moxidectin marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to eliminate river blindness.

    He revealed that nearly 39,000 community distributors are currently involved in the nationwide distribution of treatment, helping to ensure that affected populations have access to life-saving medication.

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  • Bilingualism and Multiculturalism:Commission on the offensive

    The National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism (NCPBM) is stepping up efforts to promote bilingualism in #Cameroon.

    The state organ is at #SAGO2026 to enforce section 4 of Law no 2019/19 of 24 December 2019 on the promotion of the official languages in Cameroon.

    The law states that, « The state shall encourage the promotion of official languages in private entities, employers’ and Labour organizations, civil society organizations and voluntary agencies ».

    In keeping with this law, staff of the commission at SAGO are engaging with visitors on their role in promoting social cohesion, fighting hate speech and xenophobia, and the use of the official languages.

    From June 6 to 13, the NCPBM will continue public sensitization at the interactive exhibition stand, combat hate speech and xenophobia and distribute brochures on the NCPBM’s missions.

  • GCE Examination 2026 session rescheduled

    GCE Examination 2026 session rescheduled

    The Government of Cameroon has approved the rescheduling of the remaining papers of the ongoing 2026 #GCE examination session following the leakage of confidential examination questions on electronic and social media platforms.

    The Minister of Secondary Education, Nalova Lyonga, announced that the affected papers, initially scheduled between June 8 and June 18, will now be written from June 22 to July 2, as investigations continue to identify those responsible for the security breach.

  • East : Protection of Person with Disabilities on the Limelight

    Efforts to advance disability inclusion and strengthen the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities are taking center stage in the East Region, where stakeholders, development partners, and representatives of disability organizations are meeting to foster greater collaboration.

    The consultation and awareness-raising meeting, organized under the UNESCO-supported Empowerment and Inclusion Project in partnership with the Global Disability Fund, is bringing together key actors to promote inclusive policies and enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities.

  • North West: Women Mediators for Peace Network Launch

    Women from the thirty-four subdivisions of the North West Region are stepping forward as mediators to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence in communities affected by the socio-political crisis.

    The initiative is taking shape through the launch of the North West Women Mediators Network, which is strengthening community peacebuilding efforts and amplifying women’s participation in conflict prevention and resolution across the region.

  • 2026 Ngondo: Caravan to Tour Sawa clans

    As part of preparations for the 2026 Ngondo celebrations, whose theme is « The Awakening of the Sawa People, » the Ngondo Caravan has embarked on a tour of the various Sawa clans.

    The initiative serves as a platform for meeting and engaging with community members, promoting and valorising the rich Sawa cultural heritage, and strengthening participation in the annual cultural event.

    The caravan also provides an opportunity for meaningful exchanges and enriching discussions centered on this year’s theme.

    Through these interactions, traditional leaders, cultural stakeholders, and community members are reflecting on the identity, unity, and development of the Sawa people, while exploring ways to preserve and transmit their cultural values to future generations.

  • Douala: Campaign on Consumer Protection Launched

    The Ministry of Trade has launched an intensive awareness campaign in the economic capital as part of efforts to curb illicit trade practices and protect consumers.

    Through sensitization activities and closer monitoring of commercial circuits, authorities are seeking to combat the health risks, fraud, and unfair competition associated with the illegal trade, while encouraging compliance with established commercial regulations.

  • Bamenda : Sign Language to ease access to Services

    Frontline service providers in the North West Region have received training in Cameroon Sign Language as part of efforts to enhance communication with persons with hearing impairments and promote equal access to essential services.

    Organized by the Association for Women and Girls in the Deaf Culture, in partnership with the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the training is addressing barriers that continue to limit access to healthcare, education, justice, and social support for many persons with hearing impairments.

  • Calendar: 500 water friendly trees planted on Environment Day

    Marking World Environment Day, staff of the North West Regional Delegation of Environment, in collaboration with partner organizations, are planting more than 500 water-friendly trees around the Bamendakwe water catchment and the Fon’s Esplanade in Mezam Division to combat land erosion and protect the environment.

    As the tree-planting exercise continues, environmental experts are urging local communities to adopt eco-friendly practices, including sustainable farming and proper waste management, to ensure the long-term preservation of their environment.

  • Bamenda : Parents of Children with urged to seek medical care

    Health professionals in Bamenda are encouraging parents of children born with clubfoot to seek treatment as early as possible, highlighting that timely medical care can effectively correct the deformity and prevent long-term complications.

    For Courage Ndzi Nyeh, a mother in her thirties whose daughter was born with the condition, early intervention has made a significant difference.

    She says her child’s condition continues to improve steadily thanks to regular and consistent treatment.