Health
Background
Health is vital and indispensable for a strong and vibrant economy. This is reflected in the Millennium Development Goals. Out of the 8 goals, 3 directly target health issues, thus showing the importance of health in our society.
To support the action of the Cameroon Government to improve the health status of Cameroonians as enshrined in the growth and employment strategy paper.
SHUMAS' health programmes have as objective to ensure mother, child and adolescent health, promote health especially in the rural areas and ensure viability of health centers.
Health Interventions/Achievements
- Training of State Registered Nurses: SHUMAS has trained 89 State Registered Nurses who are now serving in 89 health facilities addressing the critical shortage of health personnel in these areas.
- Construction and Rehabilitation of Health Centers: A total of 171 health centers have been constructed/rehabilitated and equipped with essential facilities, including: consultation, hospitalization, surgical, and motorized materials, to provide comprehensive healthcare services to communities.
- Promotion and Monitoring of Vaccination Activities: SHUMAS has been actively involved in promoting and monitoring routine and supplementary vaccination activities, leading to the identification and vaccination of 7000 zero-dose and drop-out children, thereby contributing to the improvement of vaccination coverage.
TESTIMONIALS OF THE SHUMAS SPREADING HEALTH PROGRAMM
(1) Fodzenyuy Anester
(Chief of Center for the Kwanso Integrated Health Center)
My name is Fodzenyuy Anester, I am the Chief of Center for the Kwanso Integrated Health Centre in the Kumbo Health District. I am pleased to acknowledge the remarkable opportunity provided by SHUMAS to train a State Registered Nurse from our community. Kwanso, being an enclaved community, has faced considerable challenges in accessing healthcare professionals, particularly State Registered Nurses. This training marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time in Kwanso's history that an individual has had the privilege of benefiting from such training. The presence of a nurse in our community will greatly enhance our ability to provide vital healthcare services. I express my gratitude and hope for SHUMAS to consider training a second individual, as it would be a valuable and transformative opportunity. Thank you.
(2) Ponfua Rashidatu
I am Ponfua Rashidatu, a beneficiary of the SHUMAS Spreading Health Programme from Ndichamie Community. I am currently a student pursuing State Registered Nursing at the National Polytechnic University Institute Bamenda. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to be part of this remarkable community health programme. It is a privilege to serve and contribute to the objectives of SHUMAS. I am committed to dedicating myself to my studies and actively participating in all SHUMAS-related activities, including meetings, in order to achieve my goals and make a meaningful impact in my community. Thank you for this opportunity.
(3) Wirnka
I am Winka, a beneficiary from the Kwanso community in Bui Division. I pursue State Registered Nursing at the Catholic School of Health Sciences in Shisong. I am deeply grateful to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of the SHUMAS Spreading Health programme. This opportunity is invaluable, and I am determined to excel in order to uplift the health conditions of the people in Kwanso through my services. I am committed to serving for more than three years after completing my study programme. I sincerely hope that SHUMAS and Spreading Health will continue their generous support by extending this opportunity to other students in need. Long live SHUMAS!
GALLERY
(Equipment donated to the Kovifem community health Centre by SHUMAS)
(Equipped the Maternity section of Bare Integrated Health Center in Nkongsamba Sub-Division in Littoral Region of Cameroon)
(Vaccination and deworming of children)
(Hospital equipment donated to health facility)
(Donation to Hospitals)