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Supporting Families: BCESC’s Community Baby Shower Returns October 4th
Expectant mothers and families in Butler County are invited to a special event hosted by the Butler County Educational Service Center...
sharonche794
Sep 10, 20251 min read


WE IMAGINE STABLE HOUSING (W.I.S.H.) – Heard of the W.I.S.H Program?
There are several social services programs available in our various communities, but unfortunately, many people are not aware of these...
sharonche794
Apr 22, 20251 min read


“Hold Your Breath, Now Breathe”: Breast Care Day!
It just so happens that my mammogram appointment happened to fall on Valentine's Day. The idea of getting a mammogram scared me for a...
sharonche794
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Universal Health Coverage Phase 1: Highlighting the Health Voucher for Pregnant Women in Cameroon
When the Cameroon government launched the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program last year, 2023, the goal was to ensure health for all....
sharonche794
Jul 26, 20242 min read


What’s New in the World of Malaria? Vaccine?
Last year, 2023, some of you might have heard about Cameroon receiving 331,200 doses of the malaria vaccine RTS,S (Mosquirix) [1]. As I...
sharonche794
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Action Week in Cameroon
Improving the health and well-being of a nation’s population remains a goal in public health. While every population is vital, mothers,...
sharonche794
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Universal Health Coverage Phase 1: Have You Registered Yet? What are you waiting for?
To ensure health for all and that no one is left behind, the Cameroonian government implemented phase 1 of the Universal Health Coverage...
sharonche794
Apr 14, 20232 min read


South West Regional Health Open Days: You Are Invited!
I will continue to emphasize the need for our health to be a priority this year and beyond. Unfortunately, most people, particularly...
sharonche794
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Antenatal Care Consultations: Start Early, Stay Healthy, and Sleep Under Mosquito Nets
Antenatal care (ANC) is a term you will hear very often once your pregnancy is confirmed. It refers to a type of care offered during...
sharonche794
Mar 8, 20232 min read


To My Readers: Thank You
As the end of the year draws near, I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to read my blog posts, share my...
sharonche794
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Recommended Routine Vaccination Calendar in Cameroon
In Cameroon, routine vaccines are recommended not just for children but also for adolescents, pregnant women, and adults to protect us...
sharonche794
Sep 26, 20221 min read


What is the Covid-19 Vaccination Rate Situation in Cameroon?
Are we still talking about the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Cameroon? Yes, unfortunately, we are. Covid-19 is not over. And worse still is...
sharonche794
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Second Round of the National Polio Vaccination Campaign in Cameroon
In my previous blog post on the first round of the polio vaccination campaign, I mentioned that a two-stage (May 13 to May 15, and July 1...
sharonche794
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Malaria Treatment for Patients in Cameroon: Free or Cost?
Diseases such as Malaria are a public health problem in Cameroon and other African countries [1]. We all know that pregnant women and...
sharonche794
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Monkeypox (MPX): Heard of It?
I know, trust me, I know. Here comes another disease outbreak. It just seems like we cannot catch a break. While there are no cases of...
sharonche794
May 26, 20223 min read


Mobile Healthcare Apps and Online Doctor Consultation Services in Cameroon
Thanks to technology and innovation, the world is evolving, and most countries are now offering all sorts of digital services. Most...
sharonche794
May 15, 20223 min read


Oral Polio Vaccination Campaign in Cameroon
Due to the recent outbreaks of a new strain of virus, the circulating derivative poliovirus types 2 (cVDPV2); experienced in Cameroon in...
sharonche794
May 8, 20222 min read


Immunization and Vaccination Week around the Globe
From April 24th to April 30th, 2022, World Immunization Week (WIW) and African Vaccination Week (AVW) were celebrated simultaneously. WIW...
sharonche794
Apr 29, 20223 min read


Child Sexual Abuse (CSA): Time to Tackle CSA in African Countries
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is another public health issue facing the world and is often swept under the rug in African countries. Over the...
sharonche794
Apr 22, 20223 min read


Deworming: Not Only Meant for Children
As adults, we have the tendency to forget just how equally susceptible we are to infections and put all our efforts into protecting our...
sharonche794
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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