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​SRHR: CAGEAD Advocates the Institution of Menstrual Hygiene Management Policies in Schools! By Ruth Che Wachong As part of activities for the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Center for Advocacy in Gender Equality and Action for Development, (CAGEAD through it's Project titled "Improving Girls Educational Attainment through Proper Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools" recently organized a one day event to sensitize stakeholders on the importance of Menstrual Hygiene Management Policies (MHMP). In a presentation titled “Understanding the 5 Ws of Menstrual Hygiene Management”, the Vision Bearer of CAGEAD, Clotilda Andienda Waah said, the creation and institution of a Menstrual Hygiene Management Policy in all Schools will greatly complement their work and also increase access to MHM which happens to still be a major concern in most schools.She also adviced school officials present to include a budget head for MHM in their various Institutions by each owning a “Pad ...

MIDENO  Equips 30 Enumerators with KoBo Collect Application Skills. By Ruth Che Wachong Some 30 Frontline Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) North West have successfully completed training on the use of KoBo collect Application, targeting and selection of beneficiaries of the Emergency Project to Combat Food Crises in Cameroon (PULCCA), executed by the North West Development Authority (MIDENO) in the North West Region. DG MIDENO pose with Participants after the Opening Ceremony. Opening the training in Bamenda Tuesday May 14th 2024, the Director General of MIDENO, Cletus Anye Matoyah said the PULCCA Project is designed to increase livelihoods of farmers and vulnerable communities by ensuring food security in the targeted areas. He hoped participants will take the training serious so the trickle down effects of the Project will be felt by all. DG MIDENO flanked by Technical Director, Director of Administration and Finance MIDENO, Chief of Agricultur...

​At Home coming of Senator Kobenge Sekedi, Hon Wallang Richard Donates Health Kits, Cash Gifts to Benakuma District Hospital! By Ruth Che Wachong   The Honorable member of Parliament for Menchum, Wallang Richard recently donated Health Kits to the Benakuma District Hospital. According to the Honorable Member of Parliament, the donation which comprised of assorted Medications and Medical equipments, cash gifts amongst others, is geared towards improving health care in Menchum Valley.  Receiving the donation on behalf of the health facility, Dr Fogoum Jodel said the donation was timely and would address some urgent needs at the facility. He expressed satisfaction to the donor for his largesse and hoped there will be more of such visits to the health facility.        After making the donation, the Hon member of Parliament proceeded to visit different wards during which he had a one on one with patients and handed them cash gifts. The Honorable member of Parlia...

Understanding the MAPUTO Protocol; PEARL Foundation Trains Grassroots Women Leaders, Female Journalists, Lawyers! By Ruth Che Wachong Addressing participants during the training that brought together Grassroots Women, Female Journalists, Lawyers and Female Theologians in Bamenda, Founder/ Coordinator of PEARL Foundation, Josephine Nsono said the training was aimed at improving access to justice for grassroots women, especially those with disabilities, create awareness on the MAPUTO Protocol so vulnerable and suffering women can use these instruments in law courts where constitutional laws are not enough. Family Picture of Facilitators with Participants   “Bringing 60 Women Leaders, Female Lawyers, Journalists, Female Theologians,  Male Journalists and Male Clergy is aimed at not just creating awareness about the protocol but also to discuss the controversies that surround the Protocol and establish our stands as far as the Protocol is concerned. We therefore need people to und...

​North West Governor visits Ravaged Bamenda Main Market, Convenes Crisis Meeting! By Ruth Che Wachong Governor Lele LAfrique has paid a working visit to the Bamenda Main Market that was ravaged by fire Thursday February 22nd 2024. Accompanied by Municipal and Security Officials, the Governor expressed his sympathy to all those affected and assured them of Government’s support to ensure they get back on their feet in the shortest possible time. H.E Governor Lele LAfrique at the Main Marke t “Thanks to intervention of the fire fighting brigade, the fire was contained though about 300 shops have been destroyed. I want to assure you that victims of the fire will be compensated. Make sure you register yourself at the assigned commissioner with details of your number of shops, contents and damage sustained” Governor Lele LAfrique Elements of Fire Fighting Brigade puting out the fire The Governor immediately convened a crises meeting after visiting the market. The meeting provided a platform ...

​ SOGOC, Media Partners Discuss Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter:  By UPFRONT The Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians Cameroon, SOGOC and its media partners, during a webinar on February 6, discussed the Livingstone Abortion Charter. Media partners reiterated their commitment to accompany SOGOC in their drive to ensure safe abortion for deserving women. They brainstormed and developed story ideas for articles in line with the charter, especially about safe abortion care. Here are some highlights of the Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter: The Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter, enacted on January 18, 2023, is a document that aims to protect and advocate for women’s reproductive rights to safe abortion services. Cameroon: SOGOC is a signatory to this charter, as are signed societies from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. The seven key points about the charter are: Strengthen access to safe...