YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Thousands of residents of Yaoundé III and surrounding communities are benefiting from a three-day free medical campaign launched in the capital.
The initiative, organised by the Mutuelle de santé communautaire de Yaoundé III under the leadership of MP Vincent de Paul Emah Etoundi, aims to provide healthcare services to approximately 5,000 people.
The campaign covers several areas, including general consultations, minor surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry and cancer screening. Services are being provided simultaneously at six health facilities across the district.
The participating sites include medical centres in Ahala, Obili and Etoa, the Sainte Brigitte Health Centre in Afanoyoa, Efoulan District Hospital and the New Life Eye Rehabilitation Center in Ahala.
Medical specialists, including paediatricians, ophthalmologists, ENT specialists and gynaecologists, are taking part in the campaign. A Chinese medical team is also participating in the operation.
According to the organisers, the campaign is already attracting significant numbers of residents, including children, elderly people, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.
The initiative is part of the 22nd edition of the health campaign and is intended to make basic medical consultations and specialised services accessible to people who may otherwise face difficulties obtaining them.