Amongst the many medical and social services being offered by
MBH is the Outpatient and Inpatient services which according to the Director of
CBCHS Prof Tih Pius Muffih “at the end of 2016 had a bed capacity of 295” for “
more than 100,000 patients with about 10,000 major and minor surgeries
conducted.” The main reason for the Ambassador’s visit was to inaugurate a new
Outpatient department. “With the completion of the new OPD where we are, these
figures are certainly going to double or even triple in just a few years and
this is thanks to the support of the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD).”
Prof Tih said.
The gargantuan and beautiful edifice imposing itself in the
heart of the MBH the CBCHS Director told the many present is as a result of a
partnership agreement signed with the AFD in May 2014. “Under this partnership
agreement, the CBC Health Services through a soft loan by the AFD has been
upgrading her health care infrastructure and procuring specialized medical
equipment for some of her key health facilities across the country. Upon
completion of all these projects, CBC Health Services shall be able to provide
quality care to over 100,000 more Cameroonians yearly.” Prof Tih told his
guest.
On behave of the Executive President of the of the Cameroon
Baptist Convention, the Rev Ngala Godlove praised the Prof Tih Pius led Heard
Services for outstanding stewardship that has resulted in the realization which
according to the Reverend will comfort those who mourn, strengthen the weak and
….. “Above all bring many to Jesus Christ.”
Addressing the event, the Ambassador noted that 40% of
healthcare services in Cameroon is delivered by the private sector reason why
is government elected to support the Cameroon Baptist Convention CBC Health
Services in the realization of the project. H.E Gills expressed satisfaction
with the statistics from the CBCHS on PMTCT services and others promising to
work to cement partnership with France. According to the diplomat the CBCHS has
emerged as a model to be developed all over the country.
Rev Dr Ndongndeh Godlove was privilege to dedicate in prayer
the Mbingo Outpatient department being one of nine projects funded by the
French Government within the CBCHS. The loan amounting to FCFA 3bn will the see
the constructions of facilities amongst them; the Bafoussam Medical Block which
is still underway, Mutengene Theatre Block, another in Ekouno and five others.
Being thankful with
the hope that the partnership between the CBC with “the AFD and the French
government continues to grow beyond this current loan agreement”, Prof Tih Pius
believes that “the CBC Health Services being one of the key healthcare
providers in Cameroon continues to grapple with the challenges of providing
quality health care to Cameroonians, many of whom are poor and unable to pay
for their health care….. we continue to solicit for more of your support in
order to continue to expand and improve on the quality of health care in
Cameroon to reach more people who need quality health services.”
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