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​October 12 2023                                                                                       Press Release        Winners of the    #IAMSAFE CAMPAIGN The winners of the #IAmSafe contest organized Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians  Cameroon SOGOC in partnership with International Federation of Gynaecologist and Obstetricians FIGO have been known. The contest launched alongside the campaign that kicked-off on August 3, 2023 received 11 entries from young journalists, artists and activist.  A panel of 3 judges evaluated the entries based on originality, creativity, content, style and quality on a total score of 100. It is based on this that, the winners are named as follows: 1st Position   Penboy Official...

​Commissioner for Economic Development champions Back to School course; donates to Ex Fighters! By Ruth Che Wachong  The Commissioner for Economic Development at the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA), Hon Ghejung Awunti has supported Ex Fighters in the North West Region with Didatic materials and food items. Hon Awunti handing didatic materials to children of ex Fighters  Speaking Sunday at the permanent site of the Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Center in Bafut, the Commissioner assured Ex Fighters of his commitment through the NWRA to ensure effective Back to School for the 2023/2024 Academic year in the North West Region.  “Education remains one of the most basic and important fundamental right of all children and we are determined to secure a good future for you all by accompanying you in your academic journey with these basic needs” Hon Awunti told Ex Fighters. Cross section of ex Fighters at the DDR Center School bags, books, dresses and other ...

The Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians Cameroon (SOGOC) in partnership with the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO) is launching a Safe Abortion Campaign for eligible cases within the context of Cameroon law (ie the Penal code) Published by Upfront, 03/08/23 According to a Press Release signed by Prof. Emile Mboudou, President of SOGOG on July 31st, the campaign dubbed #IamSAFE #JSuisSAFE will run from August 1 to October 30, 2023. The contest is holding within its Advocacy for Comprehensive Abortion Care (ACAC) project running in its 5th year, and has the following objectives; - To have at least 20000 persons reached on the dangers of unsafe abortion services. -To have at least 20000 people especially women and girls informed about the various stakeholders involved in the provision of safe abortion services in Cameroon. -To increase awareness about safe abortion services in Cameroon to over 20 000 persons as per the Penal Code. -To educate the ...

​ 2023 Investment Budget: Wum Council at 75% Execution rate! By Ruth Che Wachong  The Wum Council has recorded a 75% execution rate of the Investment Budget in the second quarter of 2023. This information was made public during the Midterm Evaluation Session of the Wum Council that recently took place in Wum. Dighambong Anthony Mayor Wum Council  Opening the session Wednesday July 11th 2023, Mayor Dighambong Anthony said it was an opportunity for Councillors and stakeholders to do an assessment of the first six months of 2023, ending June. “ There is need for us to debate and adopt a worthwhile economic, social and cultural program for our Municipality. We are here today because of the ongoing assigned task of the voted budget baptized “ The Budget for Local Economic Development and Youth Empowerment” for the 2023 Financial year. Mayor Dighambong Anthony. The Mayor flanked by SDO for Menchum According to the Mayor, the session provides a platform to evaluate the Councils activ...

​POLITICS: Mezam 1B CPDM holds Joint Section Conference, Pledge unflinching support to President Paul Biya ! By Ruth Che Wachong Militants of the Cameroon Peoples Democratic Movement (CPDM) Mezam 1B have pledged unflinching support to President Biya, through a motion of support urging him to stand during the 2025 Presidential elections.                         Cletus Anye Matoyah                  President, Mezam 1B CPDM  Speaking during the joint Section Conference Saturday, Cletus Anye Matoyah, President of CPDM Mezam lB lauded efforts of Presidents of the various wings to ensure that more militants are registered with the CPDM Party. He continued that he is optimistic messages from the congress will reach both militants and non militants will be motivated to join the moving train by registering into Mezam 1B CPDM. Cletus Anyeh Matoyah is also determined to rejuvenate and...

​At 55th Session, BOD Adopts 2022 Management and Administrative Accounts of MIDENO. By Ruth Che Wachong Board of Directors for the North West Development Authority, MIDENO recently adopted the 2022 Management and Administration Accounts for the Authority. Opening the session Thursday, H.E Northwest Governor who also doubles as BOD Chair, applauded MIDENOs uninterrupted participation in Rural Development, inspite of financial and security challenges.  “There has been remarkable improvement in the security context of our Region, especially in the project intervention areas as compared to the previous years. This improvement in the security situation has greatly enhanced realization of investment activities” MIDENO Board Chair said. Board Members were impressed with the level of realization as far as 2023 planned activities are concerned, and unanimously applauded MIDENO for making its activities inclusive by engaging in the socio economic empowerment of Persons living with disabiliti...

Contraceptive Use & Effects: Testimonies from Bamenda based Women! By Ruth Che Wachong Family planning is the consideration of the number of children a person wishes to have, including the choice to have no children, and the age at which they wish to have them.  Family planning decisions are mostly triggered by the following considerations; marital status, career or work considerations, financial situations, amongst others. Contraceptive methods commonly used in Cameroon are; oral contraceptives,  injectable methods and condoms. This report seeks to exploit the effect of these contraceptives on women who use them around Bamenda, Cameroon. According to Mbong, a 35 years old Bamenda based mother of 2, family planning is important and should be considered by every woman.  “I have been on about 4 different contraceptives since 2 years now. I took “depot” for the first 3 months but had to remove it because of the effects it had on me. During that period, I would have prolo...