Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala recognized for Quality Services
Through one of its hospitals, Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala, the CBC Health Services has once again received recognition for championing healthcare services in Cameroon. More
Through one of its hospitals, Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala, the CBC Health Services has once again received recognition for championing healthcare services in Cameroon. More
Created on October 9, 2000, Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala (MBHD) is one of the most prestigious hospitals of the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Services. The Hospital has been widely acclaimed for the exceptional services it offers to Cameroonians in the cosmopolitan economic capital, Douala. MBHD dominates popular medical institutions in Douala in terms of qualitative services offered, staff strength, and infrastructure. The staff strength is 495 as at April 19, 2023, including 35 medical doctors and 16 specialists; 2 general surgeons, 1 cardiologist, 4 gynecologists, 2 pediatrician, 1 ophthalmologists, and 2 Dentists. MBHD has 146 hospital beds. The Hospital receives clients from Douala town and from other parts of the Littoral Region, and from as far as Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. MBHD also attends to refugees from Chad, Central Africa etc in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The Hospital is opened 24/7.
OTHER SERVICES
Outreach and Sensitization
MBHD carries out outreach and sensitization on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Disability work, and other health issues in the town of Douala.
Location
Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala (MBHD) is situated behind the Camp de la Gendarmerie de Mboppi, in the Douala II Sub Division in Wouri Division of the Littoral Region.
Mboppi Baptist Hospital, Douala
PO Box 15161 Akwa,
Douala
Wouri Division
Littoral Region
Telephone Numbers
Tel: (Secretariat) + 237 677896106
Security: +237 67556 5894
Administrator: +237 677187471
CMO: (+237) 699 876 438
SNS: (+237) 679398742
Email: mboppi@cbchealthservices.org
Website: https://cbchealthservices.org/hospitals/mboppi-baptist-hospital
ADMINISTRATOR
Mr Yongwa Zacks
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO)
Dr. Kamdem Jacob
SUPERVISOR OF NURSING SERVICES (SNS)
Mrs. Nga Priscilla
A total of 31 workers of various grades and categories retired from the CBC Health Services institutions across the Board in 2022. InMore
Rev. Dr. Nditemeh Charlemagne, Executive President (EP) of the Cameroon Baptist ConventionMore
Mbingo Baptist Hospital (MBH) now stands out as one of the Referral Hospitals in Cameroon and Central Africa with an Operating Room for Children codenamed, KidsOR. The inauguration andMore
Nkwen Baptist Health Center (NBHC) has acquired a new device called the Keito Scale Machine, a first of its kind in the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Services that permits the screening of body parameters of clients in a space of three minutes.
This equipment is currently being used in four other health facilities of the CBC Health Services namely: Bafoussam Baptist Health Centre (BBHC), Mboppi Baptist Hospital Doula (MBHD), Ekoundoum Baptist Health Centre (EBHC) and Baptist Hospital Mutengene (BHM).
The remarkable high-tech equipment gotten from a CBC Health Services partnership with Vital Strategies, an NGO working to improve on Cardiovascular health, was unveiled on September 15, 2019 at the NBHC in the presence of Dr. Epie Njume, General Supervisor of the CBC Health Services Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Program, the Administrator of NBHC, Mr. Kangong Joce, the Supervisor of Nursing services, Chimi Emerencia (Mrs), the Supervisor for Chaplaincy Services, Rev. Ndwang Simon and a cross section staff of the Health Centre.
The CEO of TEK Engineering and Licensed representative of Keito Manufacturers for Cameroon, Mr. Tekap Rodrigues, gave a detailed orientation on how the equipment operates, the services it offers, and ‘the dos and the don’ts’ when using the equipment. His orientation was concurred by Dr. Njume who in an eloquent tone gave the health personnel present, a lecture on the use of the machine in the screening for NCDs.
“The machine is intended for clients interested in screening for NCDs. The device will facilitate the Know Your Numbers screening (body mass index, blood pressure) and in addition, give an estimate of the percentage of body water and body fat content,” Njume pointed out while stating however that blood sugar testing, and waist circumference measurements will still be done through the normal procedures.
“The equipment is, however, not to be used by pregnant women and clients with heart implants, any devices which emit electric currents, because it uses electrical signals which go through the body and could be harmful to fetuses and cause a malfunctioning of any electrical implants. Regardless, I advise everyone to make use of this opportunity, to come do their test in a short space of time to know their risks of NCDs,” Dr. Njume added.
Dr Njume reiterated that the machine does not perform a “medical act” and must only be used for screening purposes and the results explained by health personnel.
As regards the use of the Keito Scale Machine, “It can be operated by the user as it is interactive; however, someone versed with operations is required to guide users through the various steps.. “The first step is by inserting a “coin” into the appropriate slot and second is step on the platform (don’t carry any objects like bags, phones or wearing a cap, or bracelet or watch on left wrist before mounting the platform) to have your weight and height measured, the third step is to insert your bare left forearm into the space with a cuff for measuring blood pressure. The fourth step is to hold on to metallic frames on the sides to enable measurement of body water/fat percentage, and the last step is to step off the platform, and collect your results and belongings. The device guides the user and/or operator through the steps by a voice output and picture display.
The equipment was dedicated to God Almighty by the chaplain of the Health Centre while the Administrator of the Health Center called on staff to use the high-tech with care and to serve the public in order to reduce the incidence of NCDs in the country and region in particular.
Baptist Health Centre Kribi commemorated her first anniversary on April 9, 2019 at the health centre premises. The anniversary provided the administration and staff the opportunity to take stock of successes recorded thus far, as well as More
Bonaberi Baptist Health Centre (BBHC) started offering services to the population on November 1, 2018 and on November 5, 2018, the CBC Director of Health Services (DHS), Prof. Tih Pius Muffih officially opened the health centre to the public. The Health Centre has a pediatrician, and a surgeon working throughout the week to meet the needs of the clients. The Health Centre also has general practitioners, dentists, screeners, midwives, and nurses to meet the health needs of the population. She sees an average of 150 patients daily. Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala (MBHD) is the supervising hospital of the Health center in a cosmopolitan town with many health challenges such as malaria, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), respiratory tract infections, and road traffic accidents
Outpatient Services
Inpatient services
Specialist Services
Prospective Services
Location
The Bonaberi Baptist Health Centre is located at Grand Hanger besides Michelin, around the new Flyover in Bonaberi, Douala in the Litoral Region of Cameroon.
CHIEF OF CENTRE (COC)
Mr. Mbanye Lucas
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR (AA)
Mrs. Fon Rose Nyimeh
Contact Information
Bonaberi Baptist Health Centre
Douala
Wouri Division
Littoral Region
Telephone Numbers
Tel: (COC) + 237 675112092/662451591
Assistant Admin: +237 677795176
Security: +237 672149686
Email:
Website: www.cbchealthservices.org
By Fru Rita Ngum
The CBC Health Services and the Nylon District Hospital in Douala have agreed to collaborate in the days ahead in ensuring the effective functioning of the Ponseti Clubfoot Clinic donated by Mercy Ships to the Cameroon Government this year. This was the outcome of a meeting held at the hospital recently between the Hospital Administrators and the Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project (CCCP) team. The objective of the meeting initiated by the Director of the Hospital was to chart a way forward on the effective functioning of the Clinic.
The CCCP Project Manager, Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac and the Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Ndasi Henry represented the CBC Health Services while the Director of the Nylon District Hospital Dr. Essomba Noel represented the District Hospital. Also, in attendance were some of the Mercy Ships trainees who will facilitate services at the Ponseti treatment clinic at the Nylon District Hospital including the Orthopedic Surgeon at Deido District Hospital Douala, Dr. Atemkeng, Faustin, Doctors Djokam Fabrice and Mvele Jeac Luc from the Nylon District Hospital and 3 physiotherapy staff from Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala, Deido and Nylon District Hospitals, respectively.
Chairing the deliberations, the Director of Nylon District Hospital, Dr. Essomba Noel appreciated the CBC Health Services for initiating the CCCP which has improved on the quality of life of many children with clubfoot today. He revealed that Mercy Ships, during her stay in Cameroon, trained some physiotherapy staff from Nylon District Hospital for 10 months amongst other trainees so that they can provide effective treatment for children with clubfoot. Dr. Essomba expressed his desire to make the Clubfoot Clinic more functional by putting in place measures that will lead to increase access to treatment of children with clubfoot.
“It is in line with this that the hospital is having a meeting with the CCCP to solicit [technical] assistance in managing the clinic,” the Director noted.
On his part, the orthopedist, Dr. Atemkeng Faustin said, “The objective of the Clubfoot Clinic at Nylon is to treat simple clubfoot using the Ponseti method, treat complex clubfoot with the assistance of the CCCP and train other healthcare providers on the Ponseti technique.”
Talking about human resources, Dr. Atemkeng underlined that 8 physiotherapy staff and three medical doctors from three Treatment Centers in the Littoral Region have been trained by the Mercy Ships and CCCP on the Ponseti method.
Elated with the vision the hospital has for the Center, the CCCP Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Ndasi Henry described the Ponseti Clinic as a Referral Center for clubfoot treatment in the Littoral Region. He, however, noted that for the Center to serve as a reference, there is need for continuous training of staff, a surgical center, and provision of consumables which the CCCP will continue to provide to facilitate treatment.
The CCCP Manager, Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac commended the Director of Nylon District Hospital for hosting the Center and mapping out plans for effective functioning. Mr. Awa revealed that the CCCP is designing the next phase of the project with the hope of having the government fully involved. He pledged the continuous support of the project to the Clubfoot Clinic in Nylon District Hospital.
Both parties agreed to collaborate in raising awareness in churches, schools, and the media to generate demand for clubfoot services in the Center. Also, plans are underway to re-launch the Center during a press conference. It was concluded that the CCCP will provide the Clinic with treatment materials for the commencement of treatment once the Clinic has been re-launched.
Banso Baptist Hospital (BBH) is the first of five Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) Hospitals established in 1949. Banso Baptist Hospital staffs provide support services to Baptist Hospital Banyo (BHB) and Dunger Baptist Hospital Mbem besides supervising 11 rural integrated health centers in three divisions of the Northwest Region. As a District Hospital, BBH provides preventive health care services to the local community
In 1980 BBH served as the base for a pioneer primary health care network (Life Abundant Primary Health Care (LAP). LAP now covers more than 40 villages with basic health care built on community effort. The Hospital also serves as a training site for the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS). The first batch of two surgeons graduated on June 23, 2007.
Banso Baptist Hospital
P.O. Box 9, Banso
Bui Division, North West Region
Cameroon, West Africa
Tel. BBH Admin.: (+237) 677720005
BBH Security: (+237) 678479628
Email: bbh@cbchealthservices.org
bbhkumbo@gmail.com
Website: www.cbchealthservices.org