Second Military Region : Hospital Offers Free Health Care

The Second Military Region Hospital in Douala is currently hosting its fifth annual free health screening event, aimed at improving the health of residents of Douala and surrounding areas. Building on the success of previous editions, this year's initiative underscores the hospital's commitment to community health and accessibility.
Over the past four years, the programme has provided essential medical services to more than 14,000 Cameroonians. This year's event, which runs until Thursday 18 April, will cover a wide range of medical and surgical specialities. According to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the second Military Region hospital Bonanjo Douala, and head of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit Colonel Pierre David Ebosse Goodman Akwa, "This is the fifth year we are offering free consultations to the people of Douala and its environs". We began with a fitness walk and friendly soccer matches between our hospital and Douala Laquintini Hospital, fostering community engagement. The core of the event is providing comprehensive medical and surgical consultations."
The hospital is offering consultations in approximately 30 specialties, including: Cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, rheumatology, dermatology, otolaryngology (ENT), and psychiatry. Visceral surgery, urology, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery. Pre-anesthetic consultations, surgical anesthesia, and post-operative care.
To further support patients, the hospital is offering significant discounts,50% reduction on laboratory tests throughout April. Reduced costs for imaging tests and surgical procedures during late April and May.
The medical Colonel stated that they consistently see around 3,000 patients within week-long events. “On Monday morning alone, we registered over 400 patients during the registration period from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Each ...