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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...

Religious leaders and faith based actors from across Cameroon have convened in a strategic gathering aimed at strengthening collaboration to promote gender justice within faith communities. The meeting focused on how churches, mosques, and faith-led platforms can mobilize moral authority, scriptural teachings, and community influence to challenge Gender Based Violence and discrimination especially sexual violence against women and girls. Nsono Josephine CEO Pearl Foundation/Facilitator Opening discussions centred on one core objective: to awaken participants deeper commitment to examine faith institutions and communities, reflect on the magnitude of gender injustices happening around them, and identify practical pathways forward. Participants were encouraged to revisit holy writings such as the Bible and the Quran not only for spiritual guidance, but also as tools for accountability. The aim according to organizers, is to help faith actors actively use scriptural teachings to confront ...