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CAMNAFAW Bamenda took part in the 2025 semester regional coordination/planning meeting for the Regional Delegation of Public Health for North West Region.

The coordination meeting which was held under the patronage of the representative of the Governor of the North West Region, served as a platform to:
- Assess the performance of the Regional Delegation of Public Health in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, case management, governance and institution support and health system strengthening.
- Assess some key interventions supported by local and international partners of the North West Regional Delegation of Public Health.
- Discuss challenges faced by the health sector in the North West Region and propose measures.
- Share learnings among all health actors in the North West Region.

CAMNAFAW Bamenda as a local partner of the Regional Delegation of Public Health, during this very important meeting presented results of her Sexual Reproductive Health Response in Kumbo East. This was an opportunity for CAMNAFAW to present to all health actors of the Region, the project "Meeting the Basic Sexual Reproductive Needs of the Population Affected by the Socio-political crisis in Kumbo" and the outcomes of this project. This presentation was done by the Regional Coordinator of CAMNAFAW.

CAMNAFAW intervention in the North West Region, especially in the domain of Sexual Reproductive Health can't be ignored.

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Dear lovers,well-wishers, and supporters of CAMNAFAW BAMENDA, the year 2025 is slowly coming to an end. With hearts filled with gratitude, we acknowledge your unwavering support and contributions to the remarkable impact and success we achieved this year. It was indeed a year of impact.

We also acknowledge your successes, achievements, and challenges. It is worth noting that despite the challenges we all faced, we stood firm.
As we celebrate the birth of Christ and the arrival of a new year, we also want to take a moment to remind everyone, especially the youths, to prioritize your sexual reproductive health and rights.

The holidays can be a time of increased risk, so let's be mindful of our choices and protect ourselves. If you need information or services related to SRHR, CAMNAFAW is here for you.

We join our voices with those of our partners and the international community to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2026.

May this festive season bring you and your family joy and prosperity

A two-man delegation consisting of the Youth Forum President; Dr. Sancho Kwanda and Youth Forum Adviser N° 1; Jannatul Firdausi were present in Yaounde on December 12th for the CAMNAFAW Youth Forum Annual General Assembly.

Being a tradition in CAMANAFAW, Youth delegates from all regions were present to discuss their 2025 engagements and achievements. It was equally a platform to share plans for the year 2026.

Chaired by the national Youth Forum President; Miss Awawu, at the conference room of the head office, our youth delegates presented to staff, senior volunteers and other youth delegates our engagements and achievements in the areas of Governance, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy.

Also, they equally shared our 2026 activity plan which has a lot of community engagements that we will unveil in action.

It was a remarkable opportunity CAMNAFAW Bamenda Youths to engage at the national level and share ideas with other CAMNAFAW youths from other regions.

We are excited to share the highlights from the highly successful first session of our Youth Empowerment Workshop on Project Management!

This essential and highly demanded training, organized by the dynamic CAMNAFAW Bamenda Youth Forum under the leadership of their President; Dr. Sancho Kwanda, aimed at equiping the youths with the skills needed to conceive, elaborate, execute, monitor, and close impactful projects.

The workshop was expertly facilitated by Mr. Nduku Louis Tebi at the headquarters of Xhuma Africa in Bamenda.
Our young participants delved into critical topics, including understanding various sources of funds, defining the core structure of a project, and mastering the art of developing a detailed problem statement.

A particularly informative session was conducted on the fundamentals of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL). This session was led by our former Youth Forum President and Stream Three Project M&E officer, Mr. Njah Boris.

Our youths clearly understood the importance of crafting a compelling problem statement and the vital role that baseline data plays in making that statement accurate and impactful.

To put their new knowledge into action immediately, participants were divided into working groups. Their task is to identify viable project ideas and, using what they have learned, develop initial problem statements.

The training days are ongoing, and we are eager to see the innovative problem statements our youth projects will produce.

We sincerely thank Mr. Nduku Louis Tebi for providing the training center and facilitating the training session. We are also grateful to Mr. Njah Boris for leading the MEAL session. A big thank you to Dr. Sancho and the members of his Bureau, our Regional Coordinator Mme EKOUME NDEMA Irene for supervising the training, and most importantly, to CAMNAFAW Youths who seek to empower themselves and promote the progress of our community.


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CAMNAFAW Bamenda Commemorates World AIDS Day 2025!

In alignment with the global theme, "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response," CAMNAFAW Bamenda proudly joined other institutions to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025. The event, held at the Regional Fund for Health in Bamenda, was successfully chaired by the Secretary General, representing the Governor of the Northwest Region.

CAMNAFAW's contribution centered on high-impact public engagement advocacy and effective service delivery. CAMNAFAW Youths, who double as Peer Educators, participated in a dynamic sensitization caravan moving from the Regional Hospital through the Grandstand and Main Market. This crucial public action focused on educating citizens about the paramount importance of protected sexual in*******se, coupled with the distribution of condoms and lubricant to promote safe practices in other to reduce HIV cases.

CAMNAFAW Bamenda had the responsibility to welcome the Governor's Representative with a short message delivered by one of CAMNAFAW Youths and a bouquet of flowers. CAMNAFAW also presented a compelling sketch that powerfully depicted the challenges faced by People Living with HIV AIDS. This performance culminated in a direct call to Government Officials to urgently develop inclusive policies and dedicate more resources to cater effectively for people living with HIV.

During the visit of stands, CAMNAFAW demonstrated the impact of her work by presenting to the Governor’s representative and his entourage the projects and specific actions undertaken by CAMNAFAW in the North West Region. Emphasis was been laid on the Kumbo project and how this project is successfully improving the HIV response in Bui Division.

Our outstanding performance and clear messaging did not go unnoticed as our Regional Coordinator and the Youth Forum President were interviewed by ABAKWA TV, providing an excellent opportunity to amplify CAMNAFAW Bamenda’s contributions to the ongoing HIV response efforts.

We thank the Governor's representative and his entourage and all actors in the fight against HIV/AIDS for their relentless efforts in combatting HIV/AIDS. Together, we are transforming the AIDS response in the Northwest Region!

Food for thoughts -

What is one action you plan to take to help transform the AIDS response in your community? The comment section is open.

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In a continued commitment to expanding access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services for communities affected by the socio-political crisis in the North West Region, CAMNAFAW in collaboration with Mbam Integrated Health center (IHC), carried out another impactful health campaign/mobile clinic in Mbam–Kumbo.

This outreach formed part of the ongoing SRH Needs Response support by IPPF, aimed at delivering life-saving SRH information and services to women, men, adolescents, and young people within hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities. The campaign featured a range of activities, including community sensitisation on Family Planning, GBV, HIV/STI prevention, antenatal care etc

Participants benefitted from on-site counseling, voluntary HIV testing,STI screening, and family planning services, provided by trained health personnel.
A key highlight of the Mbam–Kumbo outreach was the distribution of birthing kits to adolescent pregnant girls helping to foster safe delivery practices and improve maternal health outcomes.

Through this initiative, CAMNAFAW and its partners continue to bring critical SRH services closer to crisis affected populations strengthening access, awareness, and resilience in Mbam–Kumbo and neighbouring communities.

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*CAMNAFAW Bamenda takes part in the Open Door Day of the University of Bamenda (UBa) .*

CAMNAFAW Bamenda is excited to share her experience at the University of Bamenda (UBa) Open Door Day, 2025, where she animated a stand to provide information and services related to Sexual Reproductive Health.

The outstanding participation of CAMNAFAW Bamenda at the UBa open door day was done under the dynamic leadership of the Youth Forum Vice President, Sancho Kwanda and the effective supervision of the Regional Coordinator, Mme EKOUME NDEMA Irene. It was an incredible opportunity to engage with students, staff, and faculty administrators, and CAMNAFAW Bamenda is grateful to the University of Bamenda Health Unit for the invitation.

CAMNAFAW Bamenda actions at this open door day included:
- Animation of stand: The population that flooded CAMNAFAW stand received sensitization talks on family planning, HIV/STI, the importance of knowing one's status, the correct and systematic use of condoms, Gender Based Violence, Menstrual Hygiene Management, etc.

- Counselling Sessions: Counselling sessions were held on HIV/STI, family planning.

- Screening Exercise: A total of 124 persons were screened of HIV and above 60 for syphilis. CAMNAFAW Bamenda partnered with the Presbyterian Health Complex to provide these services during the open door day.

- Distribution of Condoms: Following the sensitisation on and demonstration of the correct and systematic use of condoms, a total of 400 male condoms were distributed. It is worth noting that for this event, the Regional Technical Group for the fight against HIV/AIDS supported CAMNAFAW with male condoms.

- Collection of vital signs: Blood pressure, height, weight were part of the overall health assessment.

The goal at CAMNAFAW Bamenda stand during UBa open door day was to provide quality information and advocate for informed choices on Sexual Reproductive Health. Also, CAMNAFAW did not fail to address myths and misconceptions surrounding Sexual Reproductive Health, and encouraged responsible decision-making.

A highlight of the day was the visit of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Bamenda at CAMNAFAW Bamenda stand. After listening to the brilliant and succinct presentation of CAMNAFAW Bamenda Regional Coordinator, Mme the Vice Chancellor commended the efforts of CAMNAFAW and thanked CAMNAFAW team for coming. Her encouragement and support reinforced our commitment to promoting Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health awareness and services in our community.

It was no doubt that the health stand animated by CAMNAFAW met the needs and interest of the population. Many who visited CAMNAFAW stand expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the information and services they had access to.

CAMNAFAW remains committed to raising awareness on issues related to Sexual Reproductive Health and promoting quality information and services to meet the Sexual Reproductive needs of the population, especially adolescents and youths.





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In continued efforts to improve access to sexual and Reproductive Services for communities affected by the socio-political crisis in the NWR, CAMNAFAW in partnership with Shisong Catholic hospital, organized a health campaign/mobile clinic in Kumbo.
This initiative is part of the SRH Needs Response support by IPPF, focused on providing vital SRH information and services to women, men, and young people. Activities include community sensitisation on Family Planning, HIV/STI prevention, antenatal care etc. participants also benefited from on-site counseling, testing and family planning services. A special highlight of the campaign was distribution of birthing kits to adolescent and vulnerable pregnant women, promoting safe delivery and maternal wellbeing. Through this outreach, CAMNAFAW and its partners continue to bring essential SRH services closer to crisis affected populations, improving access, awareness and resilience across Kumbo and surrounding communities.




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A health campaign was organized by CAMNAFAW and Jakiri Intergrated Health Centre (IHC) continuing its commitment to improving access to Sexual and Reproductive Services for communities affected by the socio-political crisis in kumbo. This initiative forms part of the broader SRH Needs Response implemented by IPPF through CAMNAFAW to meet the SRH needs of the population. The campaign aims to ensure that women, men and young people have access to accurate SRH information and quality services that empowers them to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. During the campaign, community sensitisation activities were carried out to raise awareness on Family planning, HIV and STI prevention, antenatal care and other reproduction health services. The mobile clinic also provided on site counseling, screening and treatment services, ensuring that even those in remote or hard to reach areas could also benefit. In addition, birthing kits were distributed to adolescent pregnant girls helping to promote safe delivery practices and maternal health among vulnerable groups. By combining community sensitisation with mobile health service delivery, CAMNAFAW and its partners continue to bring hope, health and dignity to thousands of people particularly women, adolescents and young mothers ensuring no one is left behind.




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NGALA Christa Marie NYUYSEMO a nurse at Mbam Integrated Health Centre calls on community collaboration to build a Gender Based Violence free Community.

Your silence promotes violence. Break the silence and denounce violence.

Act today!

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Investing in women means investing in a brighter future for ALL! 🌟👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

Rev Sister SHULA Nathalia, a Nurse at the Shisong hospital in Kumbo advocates for the wellbeing of women and invites all to invest in her wellbeing.

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