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June 17, 2024 — The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon has officially inaugurated its first Diagnostic Hospital, the Presbyterian Diagnostic Urgent Care Hospital, which began receiving patients today.

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Health authorities in Cameroon are prioritizing the improvement of the population's HIV screening rate. During the first statutory meeting of the National AIDS Control Committee (CNLS) in Yaoundé on April 23, experts emphasized the need to address sociocultural barriers that limit access to screening, particularly religious and traditional beliefs.

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A disturbing situation is unfolding at the Chantal Biya Foundation in Cameroon. Nurses, reportedly unpaid for eight months, have resorted to a silent strike, leaving patients vulnerable and families in despair.

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Bamenda, Cameroon - The Bamenda Regional Hospital is shining a spotlight on its dedicated custodial staff in recognition of their vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

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Support staff at Laquintinie Hospital in Douala have reportedly been instructed to provide a significant cash deposit of 5,000,000 FCFA (five million) as part of a joint, personal, and indivisible guarantee.

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In a groundbreaking development, scientists have made strides towards eliminating HIV from infected cells using Crispr gene-editing technology, a Nobel Prize-winning innovation.

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Meet Your Coach Dr. Joyce Akwe ... With a master's in public health and a medical doctor specialized in internal medicine with a focus on hospital medicine.

Dr. Joyce Akwe is the Chief of Hospital Medicine at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (Atlanta VAHCS), an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Faculty with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta GA.

After Medical school Dr. Akwe worked for the World Health Organization and then decided to go back to clinical medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency and chief resident year at Morehouse School of Medicine. After that, she joined the Atlanta Veterans VAHCS Hospital Medicine team and has been caring for our nation’s Veterans since then.

Dr. Akwe has built her career in service and leadership at the Atlanta VA HealthCare System, but her influence has extended beyond your work at the Atlanta VA, Emory University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. She has mentored multiple young physicians and continuous to do so. She has previously been recognized by the Chapter for her community service (2010), teaching (as recipient of the 2014 J Willis Hurst Outstanding Bedside Teaching Award), and for your inspirational leadership to younger physicians (as recipient of the 2018 Mark Silverman Award). The Walter J. Moore Leadership Award is another laudable milestone in your car

Dr. Akwe teaches medical students, interns and residents. She particularly enjoys bedside teaching and Quality improvement in Health care which is aimed at improving patient care. Dr. Akwe received the distinguished physician award from Emory University School of medicine and the Nanette Wenger Award for leadership. She has published multiple papers on health care topics.