Consultations, diagnostics, and management of cardiac conditions
Consultation, diagnosis, and surgeries (tonsillectomy, thyroidectomy, cleft lip and palate repair, etc), Assessment and Amplification, ear surgeries, Nasal surgeons, outreaches etc
Refractions, visual fields, cataract and glaucoma surgery, trauma repair, OCT, fundoscopy, and ocular procedures
Consultations, treatments, biopsies, and minor surgeries
Hernia repairs, laparotomy, appendectomy, spina bifida closure, burn management, and biopsies
Management of urinary tract diseases and prostate conditions
Specialized bariatric and obesity-related surgeries (Abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, cruroplasty) in collaboration with the CBCHS NCD program.
Hospital Administrator
Chief Medical Officer
Supervisor of Nursing Services
Nkwen Baptist Hospital was created on May 2, 1979 as a dispensary and was finally upgraded into a full health centre in 1989. Â The NBH is strategically located at the heart of health care provision in the capital city of the Northwest Region of Cameroon.
The modern infrastructure has 207 bed capacity, and about 640 staff who attend to an average total of 10,879 patients monthly at the OPD Â and 567 admissions monthly as at January 2026. Â The hospital boosts of a specialist doctor in orthopedics, two dentists and 34 nurses. NBH operates 24/7, carries out major surgeries and does admission in all the wards; children, women and men.
The Eye Department provides comprehensive eye care under the supervision of a resident ophthalmologist and dedicated staff. Services include:
The department attends to approximately 1,500 patients monthly.
The Dental Unit offers a wide range of preventive, restorative, and surgical services, including:
Comprehensive HIV services include:
The Pharmacy Department ensures the safe and effective use of medications through:
NBH laboratory is a Four-Star rated facility offering a wide range of diagnostic and preventive services. These include:
Dedicated to promoting women’s health through:
This program provides dietary counseling, health education, practical food demonstrations, menu planning, and nutrition feed formulation. It focuses on managing malnutrition and promoting healthy living. The department also processes soya powder (NIPSOYA), assesses nutritional status, and implements preventive strategies to improve community nutrition.
The NICU manages premature babies from 25 to 37 weeks of gestation. Services include:
With 6 incubators, 8 staff members, and 1 paediatrician, the unit has successfully managed babies as young as 27 weeks with weights starting from 720 grams.
The CBR Unit supports persons with disabilities through:
Services include:
The Chaplaincy Department supports the spiritual well-being of staff and patients. Activities include: Bible studies, daily devotions at the hospital chapel, prayer sessions with staff, and bedside devotions for patients in the Outpatient Department (OPD), wards, and antenatal clinics.
The chaplains provide counseling for patients with terminal illnesses, end-of-life care, premarital counseling, and marital counseling. They also work closely with doctors to support clients with chronic and terminal conditions. Choirs and gospel groups are often invited to minister in the wards and chapel. The department ensures that spiritual values are integrated into all hospital programs and activities.
NBH conducts regular health outreach and awareness campaigns on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disability inclusion, and other public health issues.
The hospital collaborates with insurance companies that have signed MOUs with CBC Health Services, ensuring coverage for staff and community members.
The Mental Health Department provides assessment, treatment, and support for patients with:
The department also provides psychotherapy, medication management, suicide prevention, community outreach, home visits, and sensitization programs.
Services include:
The Physiotherapy Unit supports recovery and mobility through:
The Imaging Unit provides advanced diagnostic support, including:
Her main role is to help the vulnerable and needy to navigate through their challenges. In this regard, the department carries out the following services:
The Palliative Care Unit provides:
Nkwen Baptist Hospital is an accredited TB treatment centre offering:
This unit caters to children with disabilities by offering:
The Technical Services Department provides:
The Maternity Unit provides:
The operating theatre performs both general and specialized procedures, including:
The hospital has a strong surgical team, including trainers for the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) program.
NBH has two theatres with six operating rooms, equipped with advanced technology including:
The Children’s Ward admits patients from birth to 16 years. Services include:
Nkwen Baptist Hospital Bamenda (NBHB) is situated at Finance Junction Bamenda, in the Bamenda II Sub Division in Mezam Division of the NW Region.
Nkwen Baptist Health Centre
PO Box 1, Bamenda
NW Region
Tel: 675205729/683158210Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Email: nkwenbh@cbchealthservices.org
