Cameroon: Lebialem Division Residents Benefit from Comprehensive Free Health Campaign. FONTEM, PAV — March 13, 2026 — Over 1,300 patients have received medical care in the second day of a free health campaign organized by the Lebang Cultural and Development Organisation (LECUDO-USA), in partnership with the Mary Health of Africa Hospital and other entities.
The campaign, now in its fifth year, is addressing healthcare challenges in Lebialem Division, where many residents struggle to access specialized medical services.
Limited medical infrastructure and the distance to major urban hospitals often hinder residents from receiving timely care for conditions affecting eyesight, dental health, and mental well — being.
The CEO of LECUDO — USA, Ben Fuaminka, expressed satisfaction with the high level of participation. “We are really, really satisfied because, for the past five years that we have been running this campaign, we have never hit 1,000, and on day two,” Fuaminka said noting the growing recognition of the importance of regular medical check-ups and health screening among the population.
Statistics presented at the end of the second day showed a significant increase in the number of patients attended to, with over 295 consultations, 17 patients receiving dental care, 150 undergoing general laboratory tests, and 18 women being screened for cervical cancer.
Mental health services also saw a notable turnout, with around 140 patients screened for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, depression, and psychosis.
The surgical department was also active, with 13 operations performed, including appendicitis surgery.
Medical teams indicated that nine additional surgeries were scheduled for the third day, aiming to set a new record for surgical procedures in the campaign’s history. Diagnostic services, including 28 echography examinations and five X-rays, were also conducted.
Volunteers played a crucial role in delivering the campaign’s services, with Fuaminka emphasizing their importance in translating donations into actual medical care.
“Our donors provide the resources, but if the services are not practically delivered to patients, the results will not be fruitful,” he.
The campaign is expected to conclude on Friday, but medical assistance will continue beyond the main event through a 90-day follow-up program. This program will monitor patients and provide continued treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health challenges, as well as post-surgical care.
The campaign has been welcomed by inhabitants as a vital intervention to improve healthcare access in Lebialem.
The number of beneficiaries is approaching the 1,500 target set for the three-day outreach.
