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  Dr Fokam Pius, Orthopedic Surgeon, Douala General Hospital By Fozoa Vaniela  A team of experienced Orthopedic Surgeons and technicians from the USA recently concluded a health mission to Cameroon. The team was in Douala from August 13th to 17th, 2024, where they performed surgeries and guided local physicians in knee replacement procedures, introducing cutting-edge technology to address the high demand for knee surgery in the region. According to Dr Fokam Pius, an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Douala General Hospital, the campaign was out to ease the burden on those suffering from knee related illnesses.  “We have discovered a lot of patients suffer from knee related diseases. This campaign comes as a means to alleviate the suffering of Cameroonians. It entails replacing the knee and giving it a new look. This surgery is aimed at alleviating knee related pain by resurfacing the knee cap and putting the knee in order, " explained Dr Fokam. During their stay, the team treated about 19

  L-R:City Council Mayor of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Chenwi Peter Of Bamenda II Council  By Raymond Dingana  Mayor Peter Chenwi of Bamenda II Municipality in the North West Region of Cameroon has signed a cooperation agreement with the City Council of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The signing ceremony whose aim is to forster sustainable development in the Bamenda II Municipality took place on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The journey kicked off in 2022 when Mayor Chenwi embarked on a maiden visit to Victoriaville and Montreal, Canada, as part of the Forum on Decentralized Cooperation and Development (FOCODDEV) organized by the Network for Decentralized Cooperation and Sustainable Development (RC3D). Recognizing what collaboration could bring to his municipality,Mayor Chenwi later visited Brampton, and Kitchener in December 2022, laying the groundwork for the agreement. The areas of cooperation outlined in the cooperation agreement include amongst others; Manpower and human resources develo

Media, Community Spokespersons Strategizing On Strengthening SRHR Advocacy  By Raymond Dingana In the months ahead, the alliance between Common Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND), Media professionals, and Community spokespersons is set to bolster sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocacy in selected neighborhoods of Bamenda in a bid to tear down barriers to SRHR in the community. These three advocates have taken it upon themselves to educate communities on sexual health rights, toxic masculinity, and other forms of gender-based violence plaguing today's communities. Participants At The Workshop The decision to form this alliance against societal norms that pose barriers to SRHR services was made during a one-day gathering organized by COMAGEND for media professionals and community spokespersons at the conference room of Bamenda II. The discussion session, facilitated by COMAGEND's Executive Director, Sally Mboumien, addressed critical topics like toxic masculi

By Raymond Dingana  North West Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique, State's Representative on the occasion of the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) June 2024 Ordinary Session has stated that the region is facing an unprecedented level of climate change which has come along with heavy rains and floods. Speaking on day one of the June 15 Ordinary Session on Monday July 22, 2024, Lele Lafrique said concerted efforts are needed to address the situation. "The challenges the region is facing need concerted efforts. Climate Change has come along with heavy rains and floods like the recent cases that affected the neighborhoods of Ntahsen, Mulang, Below Foncha amongst others, were over 33 households were flooded after heavy rains." He also invited the Regional Assembly to address the situation and make available relief supplies to the affected population. Governor Lele enjoined the Assembly to pay particular attention to projects that are resilient to climate change. Governor Lele

  Dr Isidore Brandishing His Award  By Raymond Dingana  The Gazette Media Group has recognized Dr. Ghnane Isidor's Modern Holistic Herbal Clinic as the best holistic herbal clinic in the North West Region of Cameroon. This accolade was presented during celebrations marking the 8th anniversary of the Gazette newspaper in Bamenda over the past weekend. Dr. Isidor expressed gratitude to the Gazette Media Group for singling out his clinic as the top holistic herbal practice in the region. He noted that this award has reinvigorated his commitment to intensifying research activities aimed at promoting a healthier society. " As a researcher who has been carrying out a lot of of research, and this award is going to instill another level of energy in me so that I can continue carrying out more research in the domain of health," said Dr Isidore. Dr Isidor's Award When asked about the factors that led to his clinic's recognition, Dr. Isidor highlighted one of his signature p

Mbigha Felix Of Bamenda I With His Award By Raymond Dingana Bamenda I, in the Mezam division of Cameroon's North West Region, is considered a "green zone,"one of the few areas in the crisis-affected region that has largely been spared from the level of security challenges faced by other council areas in the region. Much of this stability can be attributed to the peace-building initiatives of Mbigha Felix, the municipal head of Bamenda I. Mbigha's efforts have not gone unnoticed, and he was recently awarded by the Gazette Media Group for being the 2023 Best and Silent Development Achiever, an honor he dedicated to the people of his municipality. "I was a young mayor who came in, and the actors of this crisis in Bamenda I were young people. I had to explain the importance of development to them, and they saw it coming. They bought the ideas of embracing peace, and today, we are reaping the fruits," Mbigha said. He further expressed that the award is an encour

L-R Dr Liking Hubert Shalanyuy Of UIP, Dr Shei Claude Nfor Of Shalom University Institute  By Raymond Dingana  In a significant move towards enhancing educational standards, Shalom University Institute in Bamenda and Institute Universitaire De La Pointe (UIP) in Bafoussam have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to provide quality education to the students of Shalom University Institute. The MoU was signed on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the campus of Shalom University Institute located in Mile One, Bamenda I Sub-Division, North West Region of Cameroon, in the same building as Shalom Clinic, the teaching hospital for health and biomedical sciences of the institution. Proprietor Of Shalom University Institute, Dr Shei Claude Nfor At The Signing According to Dr. the Proprietor of Shalom University Institute, Shei Claude Nfor, this MoU is highly beneficial for his institution and its students. "The Memorandum is opening doors for academic partner