By Boris Esono Nwenfor
EYANG, PAV – More than 100 inhabitants received free medical services at the Eyangatem Integrated Health Centre on Wednesday as the Cameroon Medical Students Association (CAMESA) 2026 Health Campaign entered its second day.
The health outreach provided free general and dental consultations, laboratory tests and medication to inhabitants who turned out to benefit from the medical team.
Dr Fah Atanga, Moderator of the CAMESA 2026 Health Campaign, described the day’s activities as a success, highlighting the strong turnout and smooth coordination between health workers and patients. “Today, day two of work at the Eyangatem IHC, we offered free general and dental consultations, laboratory tests and drug dispensation,” Dr Atanga said.
He disclosed that the medical team attended to more than 100 participants during the day, while between five and seven surgical cases were identified for further intervention. According to Dr Atanga, the patients requiring surgery will benefit from free procedures by a specialised team of surgeons expected to participate in the campaign.
The surgical intervention is expected to form part of the campaign’s efforts to address medical conditions that may otherwise remain untreated because of financial or geographical barriers.
Dr Atanga said the organisation of the second day also contributed to the success of the outreach, with patients moving through the various service points in an orderly manner.
“On a general note, I must say today was a success; patient flow was well managed, organisation was proper, staff and patient harmony was optimal,” he said, adding that “We close this day on a good note.”
For beneficiaries, the outreach provided an opportunity to receive medical attention without having to travel far from their communities. Tambe Gregory said the outreach was particularly important for people who struggle to raise money for medical care and transportation.
“I will be happy if these promoters continue to do it because it is not even easy for us, a farmer, at this hour to get money to buy drugs or go to consult,” he said. “Even the transport to the hospital is not easy. So we thank the initiative.”
The Eyang outreach is part of a five-day CAMESA health campaign being carried out across communities in the Nguti area from August 11 to 15. The campaign is taking healthcare services closer to inhabitants who may face difficulties travelling to major health facilities or meeting the costs of consultations, laboratory investigations and medication.
The second day at Eyangatem Integrated Health Centre also demonstrated the importance of combining preventive and curative healthcare. Beyond treating existing conditions, the medical team was able to conduct consultations and laboratory investigations that could help identify health problems requiring further attention.
The planned surgical interventions will provide an additional layer of care for patients whose conditions require specialised treatment. CAMESA estimates that at least 2,000 people will receive direct medical treatment during the campaign, while the broader health education and sensitisation activities could reach approximately 4,000 residents.
The association, made up of medical students and doctors from the English-speaking educational background, seeks to give back to communities that have supported its members while addressing healthcare gaps in areas where access to medical services remains difficult.
