On the occasion of World Refrigeration Day in Cameroon, and as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and foster collaboration, SophiA presented by Ina Colombo from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) carried out a series of strategic visits in Cameroon. These engagements included hospital tours, institutional presentations, and meetings with key stakeholders of the public and private health services.
July 24 – Visit to Edea Hospital
The SophiA team began its outreach with a visit to Edea Hospital of the medical foundation AD LUCEM, where they had the opportunity to see the installed and ongoing
SophiA technologies, meet with local medical personnel and explore collaboration possibilities for healthcare innovation and capacity building.
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July 25 – SophiA promoted at WRD in Cameroon
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July 28 – Visit to Nomayos Centre with MINSANTE partner
Together with Aurélie Abomo and Mr. Bimi, Ina met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon, Professor Louis Richard Njock, who was the initial point of contact for the SophiA project four years ago. Short discussions focused on policy alignment and support for SophiA’s health-focused initiatives and future prospectives. He was also presented with a SophiA T-shirt as a gift.
The IIR and MINSANTE team then continued their tour with a visit to the Nomayos Integrated Health Centre, where the PVMETPORT technology will soon be installed. Both the staff and the local population particularly the Chieftaincy are eagerly awaiting the inauguration of the technologies.
Due to a lack of time, it was not possible to visit the second Integrated Health Centre, Ekekam.
July 29 – Visit to Fondation AD Lucem Headquarters
The final leg of the visit included a stop at the Fondation AD Lucem headquarters, where the SophiA team met with Dr. Bidjogo Atangana, Managing Director of the Foundation. The discussion focused on future partnership opportunities and shared goals for expanding access to quality healthcare in underserved communities.
The Fondation AD Lucem is the second largest healthcare provider in Cameroon after the state (MINSANTE) and provides high-quality, low-cost healthcare that is accessible to disadvantaged groups. Read more about the Foundation: https://fondationadlucem-cm.org/
Watch Dr. Bidjogo’s thank-you speech [see his part].
These visits mark another step forward in SophiA’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with Cameroonian institutions to build a resilient and inclusive health system.
