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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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Switzerland deepens cultural ties in South West Region during ambassador’s visit to Buea Archives

    Switzerland deepens cultural ties in South West Region during ambassador’s visit to Buea Archives

    Switzerland’s Ambassador to Cameroon, Her Excellency Natalie Kohli, has visited the Buea National Archives Annex, reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to cultural heritage preservation and bilateral cooperation.

    The ambassador highlighted Switzerland’s support for knowledge preservation, institutional capacity building, and community development initiatives in the South West Region.

  • Banana – Plantain Program: 500 Students Awarded Start-up kits

    Banana – Plantain Program: 500 Students Awarded Start-up kits

    The fifth cohort of the “One Youth, One Banana Plantain Plantation” programme has been launched this June 3, 2026, at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (#ENAM) in Yaoundé.

    The event was marked by an award ceremony under the chairmanship of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbaïrobe.

    The ceremony has brought together key government officials, including Dr. Taïga, Minister of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries, as well as the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Foutsou, who is also serving as the interim Minister of Employment and Vocational Training.

    Present at the occasion is Samuel Tony Obam, a key figure in the banana-plantain value chain and programme coordinator. He outlined expectations for participants ahead of their one-month immersion tour in Kribi.

    The program is in line with efforts to promote youth employability and agricultural entrepreneurship. Some 500 students drawn from five private higher education institutions received start-up kits and labour-saving machines before departing for a one-week immersion programme at the Banana Plantain Value Chain Incubator in Kribi.

    The initiative, launched under the fifth cohort of the “One Youth, One Banana Plantain Plantation” programme, is designed to equip young participants with practical skills and market-oriented competencies in banana plantain production and transformation.

  • GCE 2026: Candidates Start Written Phase of Exams

    A total of 208,761 candidates across Cameroon began the written phase of the 2026 GCE examinations on June 2, reflecting a 2.16 percent decline compared to the 213,361 candidates registered in 2025.

    The nationwide examination exercise commenced at exactly 8:00 a.m., with candidates sitting their first papers under strict examination regulations.

    To monitor the smooth conduct of the session, the Minister of Secondary Education, Nalova Lyonga, launched an inspection tour of selected examination centres in Yaoundé.

    Her first stop was Government Technical High School Yaoundé III, while the Inspector General of Education, Adjaba Biwoli Jean Pierre, carried out parallel supervisory visits across other centres.

    At Government Bilingual High School Mendong and other visited centres, the Minister assessed key examination conditions, focusing mainly on the adequacy of lighting in examination halls and the installation of security cameras aimed at ensuring fairness and transparency.

    Accompanying the ministerial team, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Secondary Education, Boniface Bayaola, observed that although overall technical arrangements were satisfactory across both the Anglophone and Francophone subsystems, some shortcomings were still noted, particularly in examination halls and lighting conditions.

    Concluding her tour at Government Bilingual Technical High School Nsam, Minister Nalova Lyonga cautioned that schools failing to meet required standards of cleanliness, lighting, and security risk losing their status as GCE examination centres in future sessions, while commending centres that complied fully with the set standards.

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  • Clinical Biology : Colloquium to Boost Health Research in Africa Holds in Yaoundé

    Clinical Biology : Colloquium to Boost Health Research in Africa Holds in Yaoundé

    The 5th International Colloquium on Clinical Biology has opened in Yaoundé this May 28, 2026.

    Researchers , health experts and academicians are examining challenges linked to clinical research and innovation in Africa at the conference.

    Holding from May 28 – 29, 2026 at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) in Messa, the meeting focuses on strengthening health systems across the continent.

    It is the themed : “Clinical Research in Health Sciences in Africa: Analyse, Regulate and Innovate.”

    The Metropolitan Archbishop of Yaoundé, and Grand Chancellor of UCAC, His Grace Jean Mbarga officially opened the conference.

    He called for stronger collaboration between science, faith and culture in advancing research that upholds human dignity and cultural values. The Grand Chancellor also commended organisers for creating a platform that promotes scientific exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue.

    The Director of the School of Health Sciences of UCAC (ESS-UCAC), Dr. Sylvie Myriam Ambomo, shes light on the central theme of the colloquium, saying that it aims to enhance the visibility of scientific research outputs, encourage knowledge sharing among experts, and promote innovation within the health sector. She also noted that clinical research plays a key role in improving healthcare systems across Africa.

    Participants are expected to discuss regulatory, ethical and scientific challenges in clinical biology and propose strategies to strengthen research and healthcare delivery across the continent during the conference.

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  • Cameroon: School Nutrition Programme Shows Strong Results

    Cameroon: School Nutrition Programme Shows Strong Results

    A school-based nutrition and health education programme, evaluated this May 28, 2026 in Yaoundé, has recorded significant improvements in students’ knowledge and behaviour, according to evaluation findings and programme data presented during a session led by the Ministry of Secondary Education in collaboration with the Research and Sustainable Development Institute (RSD Institute).

    The review assessed implementation and early impact of the initiative aimed at integrating nutrition education into secondary schools to promote healthier diets and regular physical activity among adolescents. The Minister of Secondary Education, Prof. Nalova Lyonga, called for the expansion of healthy school canteens, student cash wallet systems, and school gardens to strengthen nutrition outcomes nationwide.

    Evaluation findings presented show a 56% increase in overall nutrition knowledge among students, alongside improved practical skills such as reading food labels, identifying misleading nutrition information, and discussing healthy eating at home.
    Programme data presented indicate that the initiative has reached over 1.1 million adolescents, trained thousands of school staff and food vendors, sensitised hundreds of thousands of parents and 2,828 schools touched nationwide.

    School administrators also shared field feedback, including the principal of GBHS Foumbot, who noted that nutrition and healthy living messages are regularly integrated into school gatherings.

    Participants at the evaluation session underscored the importance of continued coordination and further strengthening of implementation as the programme progresses.

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  • Cameroon: « We Ring the Bell » 2026 Campaign Launched to Promote Inclusive Education

    Cameroon: « We Ring the Bell » 2026 Campaign Launched to Promote Inclusive Education

    Cameroon has officially launched the 2026 “We Ring the Bell” campaign in Yaoundé, stepping up efforts to expand access to education for children with disabilities. Launched on May 29 at the Yaoundé IV Council under the theme “Leaving No Child with Disabilities Behind: Financing Inclusive Education in Cameroon,” the event brought together government officials, development partners and civil society actors.

    The Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène Nguene, reaffirmed government commitment to inclusive education, stressing ongoing reforms and the need to fight stigma and discrimination while promoting collective responsibility in supporting learners with disabilities.

    She noted that the global campaign, backed by the Liliane Foundation, has mobilised stakeholders in over 100 countries in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4, with Cameroon continuing efforts to improve access and learning conditions for children with special needs.

    The Secretary of State at the Ministry of Basic Education, Asheri Kilo Vivian, highlighted that the 2024 inclusive education policy aligns with the National Development Strategy 2020–2030 and targets at least 25% access to quality inclusive education for persons with special needs by 2028.

    Despite these commitments, some parents say financial challenges such as transport and school support services remain barriers, calling for stronger assistance to ensure full participation of children with disabilities in education.

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