HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT in action

Areas of Expertise and Activities Carried Out

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT has carried out several significant actions each year. On this page, we present the main ones.

Public health association, Health interventions, surveys, training, project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, expertise and evaluation of health projects

Activities 2012

-Evaluation of District Hospitals in Cameroon

-CAP surveys on helmet use among motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of Dschang, Cameroon

-Completion and validation of a short, medium and long-term development plan

-Support to the first cohort of students from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Dschang in their research work

Activities from the 2023 Annual Report:

Observation of World Cancer Day (February 4) with awareness sessions, cancer screenings (breast, cervical, prostate), and workshops on healthy lifestyles.
Distribution of informational brochures and sharing of survivor testimonies to promote prevention and equitable access to care.
Organization of World Health Day (April 7) with awareness campaigns, free screenings, and medical consultations in Yaoundé, Mbankomo, and Obala.
Implementation of an evaluation project on the state of reproductive health in Cameroon, including quantitative surveys with 1,200 households and qualitative interviews with 80 key stakeholders.
Facilitation of education sessions on access to primary care, prevention of NCDs, malaria control, hygiene, and nutrition.
Celebration of World Mental Health Day (October 10) with awareness workshops and psychological support in high schools, universities, and health centers.
Facilitation of support groups, interactive sessions on stress management, anxiety, and mental health disorders with distribution of educational materials.
Statistical analysis and drafting of strategic recommendations to improve access to reproductive health services, particularly in vulnerable areas.

Activities from the 2024 Annual Report:

Workshops on hygiene education and health reinforcement on handwashing, water preservation, and latrine maintenance.
Training of 30 community relay volunteers in Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (WASH).
Implementation of 12 mobile vaccination awareness campaigns in rural areas of Mbalmayo, Obala, and Ngoumou.
Organization of 5 information sessions on vaccination in schools and health centers.
Distribution of 5,000 explanatory brochures on vaccination.
Facilitation of 10 educational sessions on reproductive health with youth in high schools and youth centers.
Organization of free consultations in collaboration with 3 health centers.
Distribution of condoms and educational brochures on sexual and reproductive health.
Execution of 8 awareness campaigns on child protection in peri-urban areas.
Community dialogue with parents, traditional leaders, and local authorities on children's rights.
Distribution of basic necessities to vulnerable children (orphans).
Organization of 4 blood donation days.
Blood donation awareness campaigns on social media and local radio stations.