To say he now has less than 50 media awards under his belt is an understatement! Prof. Tih Pius Muffih, former Director of Health Services (DHS) became a true and honest friend to the media family in Cameroon when he embraced them as a major stakeholder in disseminating health information from activities of the CBC Health Services during his tenure of leadership. The expansion of the CBC Health Services and the impact created in taking quality healthcare services to every nook and cranny of the country is prompting the media organs to continue awarding Prof. Tih Pius even in retirement.
A ceremony to receive two more awards took place on August 19, 2025 at the HIV Free head office in Mile 3 Nkwen, Bamenda orchestrated by the Life Time Media Group and Prime Media International and My Media Prime TV.
Speaking on behalf of the Life Time Media Group, the Editor, Publisher and CEO of the Life Time Magazine, Tim Finnian described Prof. Tih as the ‘Paul Kagame’ of Cameroon given his aptitude to build and develop people and communities. Explaining the choice of Prof. Tih for the award, the Publisher said Prof. Tih is a selfless leader who did not amass project funds for himself but he channelled all of it into the system, reason why, “It is amazing that CBC Health Services facilities are found in the remotest and urban areas of the country, thanks to the leadership of Prof. Tih”. Although already on retirement, Tim Finnian called on Prof. Tih to continue to use his good name to bring good things to the CBC Health Services in particular and humanity as a whole.
Taking the same queue, the representatives of Prime International Meida Group , Kebua Charles and Thomas Mokom congratulated Prof. Tih Pius for meriting the choice of their jury to be awarded. They noted that Prof. Tih has retired but said the award comes to re-energize him to use his reputation to do more for humanity especially in the areas of HIV and services of people with disabilities, which he personally fought for during his tenure. The award of the Prime International Media Group designated Prof. Tih with the title, ‘Sir’, a title rooted in English tradition for knighted personalities. Prof Tih singled out the word Sir, marveled at it and expressed his joy to have earned this appellation.
All the media organs congratulated the wife of Prof. Tih Pius (Helen) who has stood as a strong support to her husband to achieve much for humanity.
Responding to all that were said and done, the happy recipient, Prof. Tih Pius Muffih gave all the glory to God for enabling him to achieve what he could do as Director of Health Services. In his usual fashion, he dedicated the awards to his close collaborators and entire CBC Health Servic es staff who backed him up to achieve as much. Prof. Tih re-echoed his wish to see the CBC Health Services sustained and stronger than ever. For this to happen, he advocated for continuous training and development of personnel to man the services. To the media family and friends, the public health expert said, “Thank you for doing a good job to inform and educate the masses”. The former DHS advised the media to also pay attention to those he trained and are currently leading the CBC Health Services now. “They also deserve to be awarded,” he quipped.
Eleven media organs in Bamenda and beyond attended the Medal Award ceremony, together with the immediate family of Prof. Tih and staff of the HIV Free head office in Mile 3 Nkwen, Bamenda.
Beside media words, the health luminary has gained a multitude of National and International awards in recognition of his contribution to the healthcare system in Cameroon and beyond.
