Hubert Nkoulou, Cameroonian former Minister of Health breathed his last on Thursday, February 22, in Yaoundé at the age of 95.
A pioneer in Cameroonian medical science, Nkoulou was revered for his contributions to healthcare and academia.
Born on October 18, 1929, in Olembé, Batchenga, Hubert Nkoulou’s journey was marked by remarkable achievements. After completing his primary education at the Catholic Mission in Bafia and secondary education at the Petit Séminaire in Akono and later at the Lycée Général Leclerc in Yaoundé, he pursued higher studies abroad.
He was appointed as Minister of Public Health from June 18, 1983, to February 4, 1984. His tenure saw significant advancements in the country’s healthcare infrastructure, including the construction and renovation of several hospitals across Cameroon.
Nkoulou’s legacy extends beyond his ministerial role as he played a pivotal role in establishing key healthcare facilities such as the General Hospital of Yaoundé, the Gynecological-Obstetric Hospital of Y
aoundé, and the General Hospital of Douala.
He was also instrumental in the development of pediatric services, orphanages, and leprosy treatment centers.
Throughout his career, Nkoulou’s dedication to healthcare and education earned him admiration and respect both nationally and internationally.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Sauti Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sauti Sacco) Vice-chairperson Stella Maris Muthama has appealed to the community and leadership in Masinga central ward to help raise over Sh3 million for the construction of Mukusu Catholic church in Machakos county.
The prayer house project, which includes a priest’s house when completed is set to be upgraded to a parish since the population of the area is fast growing.
During a funds drive on Sunday Mrs Muthama donated Sh100,000 while the area MP Joshua Mwalyo sent a contribution of Sh10,000, while the community raised Sh130,000.
Mrs Muthama hailed the Catholic Church for promoting education and socio-economic projects in the community.
She stressed the need for the leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos to elevate the local church to a parish which she said will go a long way in spurring the socio-economic development of the community, whose economic status is low.
Mrs Muthama lamented the poorly equipped local dispensary and called on Machakos Co
unty government to support the facility by upgrading it to a health centre, to effectively serve the fast-growing population of the area.
Area Assistant Chief Shadrack Maingi praised the role of the local leadership, led by Mrs Muthama in uplifting the living standards of the community through the expansion of the prayerhouse and several activities in the agricultural sector.
Mr Sammy Mulinge of Mbaitu FM radio station, and a member of the church, lauded the move by the local community in supporting the completion of the construction of the church.
Source: Kenya News Agency