In a landmark visit to the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS), Lisa Bottcher, the newly appointed Project Officer for Anglophone Projects at Bread for the World (BftW), made her inaugural appearance on May 8, 2024. The visit, hosted at the Health Services Complex in Mutengene, SW region, marked a pivotal moment in fostering collaboration and understanding between CBCHS and BftW.
Upon her arrival, Bottcher was warmly welcomed by esteemed leaders of CBCHS, including Mr. Njenih George, the Administrator of Life Abundant and Primary Health Care (LAP), and Mrs. Ngum Lauretta-Barbara, the Manager of the Community Initiative AIDS Care and Prevention project (CIACP). The purpose of her visit was to gain firsthand insight into the field realities of CBCHS projects, particularly LAP and CIACP.
Mrs. Ngum Lauretta-Barbara highlighted the significant impact of BftW funding on the CIACP project since its inception in 2001. She emphasized the current phase's focus on building community resilience for effective and sustainable education and information dissemination on AIDS, Malaria, NCDs, and WASH initiatives.
In response, Mr. Njenih George expressed gratitude for Bottcher's timely visit and acknowledged the invaluable support LAP has received from BftW. He commended the collaborative efforts between CBCHS and BftW in advancing healthcare initiatives in the region.
Expressing her appreciation, Lisa Bottcher conveyed her profound gratitude to CBCHS for their dedication and timely reporting. She reiterated BftW's commitment to providing continuous support to CBCHS projects, reaffirming the strong partnership between the two organizations.
Bottcher's visit signifies a significant step forward in strengthening the partnership between CBCHS and BftW, paving the way for enhanced collaboration and mutual understanding in addressing healthcare challenges in Cameroon. As both organizations continue to work hand in hand, the future holds promise for greater advancements in healthcare delivery and community empowerment initiatives.
By Bakah Derick with Reports
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