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2026 International Labour Day and World Press Freedom Day; Cameroon Journalists Trade Union North West Shines Light on Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary Staff.

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As part of activities commemorating the 2026 International Labour Day and World Press Freedom Day, members of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union (CJTU) North West chapter, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, held a working session with staff of the Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary. Hospital Administration, Mortuary Staff & CJTU Pose for a family picture. A delegation of 12 members, led by the CJTU North West chapter president, Ruth Che Wachong, said the engagement was intended to demystify the myths surrounding mortuary attendants, an essential yet often misunderstood segment of the health system. In her opening remarks, Ruth Che Wachong noted that the mortuary sector plays a critical role in public health and hospital operations, but is rarely discussed in ways that reflect the realities of the profession “We are here as a union to demystify the myths around mortuary attendants. The sector is important, but people seldom talk about it. So we have come as a union to encourage and moti...
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RVCDP Adopts 2025 Budget at 3rd Steering Committee Meeting!

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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 ...
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Ntambang Community Members Schooled on Rape, GBV, Sexual Assault!

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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 ...
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