Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie, officially launched the ambitious “Health Promotion 2025” campaign on Saturday in the city of Maroua, marking a significant step toward improving access to healthcare services across the country.
The campaign, a nationwide public health initiative, aims to deliver essential medical services free of charge to underserved populations, particularly in remote and vulnerable communities.
According to Dr. Malachie, the campaign’s goals are threefold: to provide free medical consultations and basic care, strengthen vaccination and disease screening campaigns, and promote community-based health education focused on prevention and wellness.
“This initiative reflects our government’s commitment to making health a right, not a privilege,” Dr. Malachie stated during the launch.
He praised the dedication of local healthcare workers and specialists who have mobilized in the Far North to bring care directly to the population.
“It is thanks to their tireless efforts that this vision can become a reality.”
The campaign’s launch in Maroua was marked by a strong show of support from the community, highlighting a widespread desire for a more inclusive and accessible healthcare system.
Dr. Malachie’s presence in the Far North region also includes a series of site visits to local health facilities, where he will assess the campaign’s rollout and engage directly with medical teams and patients.
“Health Promotion 2025” is expected to gradually expand to all ten regions of Cameroon.
The initiative aligns with the broader social vision of the Head of State, who has consistently emphasized health equity and support for disadvantaged populations.
As the program unfolds, authorities hope it will not only improve health outcomes but also build public trust in the healthcare system through visible, on-the-ground action.
The Ministry of Public Health has called for collective support from all stakeholders to ensure the campaign’s success and sustainability.
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