May 14, 2023

Cameroonian children face resurgence of Incurable diseases

Statistics published by the Ministry of Public Health indicate that the epidemiological situation of measles in Cameroon is beginning to call for concern.

“Of the 200 Health Districts in Cameroon, 100 are in measles epidemic, with 4,677 cases and 18 deaths. A situation which can be explained by insufficient vaccination coverage for several years, the growing number of unvaccinated children resulting, in part, from the vaccine hesitation amplified by Covid-19.” Revealed MINSANTE.

In a come together in the Ebolowa-South region recently, health stakeholders advanced the risks involved in nursing measles and the rubella epidemics at this point in time.

“Note that measles remains a very contagious serious viral disease which manifests itself by rashes, watery eyes, and fever. Although rubella and measles have similar symptoms, no treatment is currently available. The only means of prevention is vaccination.” Stressed a health expert.

To avoid crossing the red line, the health warriors are preparing for a national vaccination campaign in Cameroon against the measles and rubella epidemics starting from June 28 to July 2, 2023.

“During this operation, children from 09 months to 5 years will be injected in the shoulder, in hospitals and all places of regrouping (including localities with difficult access, refugee camps, nomadic camps).” The health team disclosed.

The national vaccination campaign has been organized by the Expanded Vaccination Program (EPI) and the Cameroon Red Cross. According to them, groundwork plans are being intensified for smooth and effective vaccination across Cameroon, in a bit to curb the spread of measles and rubella.

Nevertheless, the population (especially parents) is implored to collaborate with the health teams for the sake of their children.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

May 14, 2023

Media family, population bid farewell to journalist Anye Nde Nsoh

The remains of 27-year-old Bamenda-based journalist, Anye Nde Nsoh have been laid to rest at their family residence at Bagmande, Mankon in Bamenda, North West region.

The corpse of the young journalist was removed from the Bamenda regional hospital mortuary on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the presence of some authorities, colleagues, family members, and friends who accompanied him to his final resting place.

Present at the hospital mortuary was the Senior Divisional Officer of Mezam division, Simon Emile Mooh who extended the heartfelt condolence message of the Governor to the late journalist’s family. He also accompanied the convoy to light up candles at the scene where Nde Nsoh was killed.

Present at the funeral service were colleagues and members of the Cameroon Association of English-Speaking Journalists, CAMASEJ, of which Nde Nsoh was a member since 2019.

While presenting a speech on behalf of members of the journalism association, Muma Jude, president of the Bamenda chapter described the late Nde Nsoh as a “committed, friendly and calm journalist” who would spend the whole day working with his colleagues and only goes home in the evening.

Late Anye Nde Nsoh was killed by gunmen on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at about 9:00 pm at Che Street in Bamenda, the chief town of the North West region. He was animating at a drinking spot before the armed men stormed the area and shot him dead.

It was later on Monday, May 8 that Ambazonian activist, Capo Daniel revealed in a live video that Nde Nsoh was shot dead by separatist fighters who in an attempt to shoot a Cameroonian military commander, ended the life of the journalist.

Capo said the case of the journalist was a “mistaken identity” though the media family and population described it as a “targeted killing” and another way to shut up the press on atrocities of separatist fighters in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.

Before his untimely death, Nde Nsoh was West and North West bureau chief of the Advocate newspaper. He was also a reporter for Dream Fm radio in Bamenda, City Fm radio, and a sports writer for kick442.com.

His passion and aspirations for sports led him to cover the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and other sporting events across Cameroon.

Nde Nsoh was an orphan and a lone child to his late parents. He leaves behind an 11-month-old daughter, family, colleagues, and friends to mourn him.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

May 14, 2023

Noun Division: Home of Matta chief set ablaze by angry villagers

Flames reportedly engulfed the house of the Chief of Matta village, Saturday night breaking Sunday, May 14, in Magba sub-division, Noun Division of Cameroon’s West region, CNA gathered. Angry villagers allegedly burnt down the house and destroyed other properties he owned.

This happened after an alleged meeting with the Sultan of Bamoun, Nabil Mbombo Njoya.

According to statements from certain natives, the furious population decided to swallow forgiveness for the treachery, after videos and photos showed him smiling with Nabil Mbombo Njoya, Paramount ruler of Bamoun, whom they have always referred to as their son (our son).

The villagers added that it happened after he circulated audio messages on social networks, in which he defended himself by saying that his people forced him to write a letter of forgiveness as well as forced him to be smiling and happy to meet Nabil.

“His dismissal as chief of Matta village has been pronounced and several people are talking about a new village chief who will be chosen and enthroned in the day ahead.” Disclosed a notable.

Smiles evaporated from the faces of the people of Matta village since the young Nabil Mbombo Njoya became King of Bamoun, wherein their chief, old enough to be his father or grandfather was almost molested by the Bamouns for addressing Nabil their Sultan as “my son”. If this was correct to the people of Matta, it did not sound right and respectful in the ears of the Bamouns who expected Sultan Nabil to be addressed as King. This generated tension and fights between the two groups for some time.

The recent action of the Chief of Matta village has today been regarded by his subjects, as an unpardonable betrayal.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

May 14, 2023

Dismissed SDF politicians are fighting back

Hon. Jean Michel Nincheu, one of the dismissed militants of the Social Democratic Front, SDF, the party of Ni John Fru Ndi, chaired a meeting in Douala on Saturday, May 13, 2023, dubbed “SDF ORIGINEL”, understood in English as ORIGINAL SDF.

This is a group that illegally met and discuss ways to eject the national chairman from power. Now referred to as G27. They were axed from the party through Article 8.2.

“This meeting grouped SDF executives who are working for the return to the fundamentals of the original SDF and change in Cameroon. This meeting was therefore held on Saturday, May 13 in Douala at the initiative of the Honorable Nintcheu Jean Michel.” A member of the G27 disclosed.

This meeting of the dismissed executives under the umbrella of “Original SDF” ended with some declarations

“Several objectives were targeted by the holding of this almost extraordinary meeting. The need to maintain cohesion and the militant base. But above all consider other avenues in addition to legal action before the courts. It was decided to organize very soon a congress of foundation to change the name of the SDF.” They stated in a final declaration.

This acronym today according to them is tainted by the acts of compromise and betrayal of the National Chairman, Ni John Fru Ndi and his stance is no longer able to carry the fight for change.

” This is a strong symbol that aims to give credibility to the struggle that the Cameroonian people are waiting for. With the persistence of the Anglophone crisis in the country, all the militants of the original SDF are called upon not to take part in the May 20 parade. It is for the protagonists of all stripes to be put before their historical responsibilities in the face of the killings which continue to be perpetrated on the ground.” The declaration reads.

The need to structure the G27 was also discussed in the meeting of the so-called “Original SDF”.

“It was decided to maintain the current structures in place, until the announced foundation congress which will see the adoption of new texts to lead to the destinies of the party, which will be born from the ashes of the current SDF” the statement read.

Faced with the ethno-tribal drift which is gaining more momentum in the public space and given the complicit silence of the government, the dismissed executives, asked the media to no longer give voice to individuals carrying this hateful message.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

May 14, 2023

Writer calls for implementation of National Reading Plan

Angola writer Jacques dos Santos on Saturday expressed concern about the delay in the implementation of the National Reading Plan in the country.

Speaking in an interview to ANGOP, the former MP spoke of the existing projects to help disseminate reading taste and of the lack of will to implement them.

“How long have we been hearing about the National Reading Plan? The projects exist, but they have been shelved for a long time,” Jacques dos Santos said.

He is of the view that if there was willingness, “the budgets allocated to education would be different, which could subsequently result in a switched posture of the Angolan Writers’ Association.

The National Reading Plan (PNL) is a strategy of the Angolan government to promote taste for reading and writing in children of pre-school and primary and secondary education.

The Ministry of Education intends, with this project, to meet the challenges of improving school performance in the fields of reading and writing.

The goal is also to facilitate access of school communities to cultural diversity and stimulate critical analysis through the involvement of the society and didactic material of varied authors and themes that children can read at school.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)