Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala

Cardiology

Consultations, diagnostics, and management of cardiac conditions

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Consultation, diagnosis, and surgeries (tonsillectomy, thyroidectomy, cleft lip and palate repair, etc.)

Ophthalmology

Consultations, treatments, biopsies, and minor surgeries

Dermatology

Consultations, treatments, biopsies, and minor surgeries

Paediatric Surgery

Hernia repairs, laparotomy, appendectomy, spina bifida closure, burn management, and biopsies

Urology

Management of urinary tract diseases and prostate conditions

Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • 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

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Overview

Established on October 9, 2000, Mboppi Baptist Hospital Douala (MBHD) is one of the most prestigious institutions of the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Services. Located in Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, the hospital has gained national and international recognition for its exceptional healthcare delivery.

MBHD stands out among medical institutions in Douala in terms of service quality, professional expertise, and infrastructure. As of September 24, 2025, the hospital employs 495 staff, including 35 medical doctors and 16 specialists. These specialists include;  2 general surgeons, 1 cardiologist, 4 gynecologists, 2 pediatricians, 1 ENT surgeon, 1 ophthalmologist, and 2 dentists. The hospital has a bed capacity of 146.

Patients come not only from Douala and the Littoral Region but also from neighboring countries such as Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. MBHD also provides medical care to refugees from Chad, the Central African Republic, and beyond, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our Services

Eye Department Services

The Eye Department provides comprehensive eye care under the supervision of a resident ophthalmologist and dedicated staff. Services include:

  • Outpatient consultations
  • Prescription and fitting of lenses
  • Diode laser surgery
  • YAG laser surgery
  • Fundus photography
  • Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
  • Pterygium surgery and corneal transplant
  • Glaucoma screening and treatment

The department attends to approximately 1,700 patients monthly.

Laboratory Services

MBHD’s laboratory is a Four-Star-rated facility offering a wide range of diagnostic and preventive services. These include:

  • Reception, registration, and specimen collection
  • Testing and quality control of test kits
  • HIV testing and post-test counseling
  • Premarital screening
  • Donor screening and blood collection
  • Viral load sample reception
  • Printing of test results
  • Routine machine maintenance and biosafety protocols
  • Health talks and clinical presentations
  • Daily cleaning and disinfection of laboratory units
  • Reagent requisition, stock counts, and documentation
Surgical Services

The operating theatre performs both general and specialized procedures, including:

  • Gynecological and obstetric surgeries
  • Prostatectomy/TURP
  • Total and partial abdominal hysterectomy
  • Hernia repairs
  • Amputations
  • Vein stripping
  • Mastectomy
  • Circumcision
  • Cardiac window creation
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dentistry

The hospital has a strong surgical team, including trainers for the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) program.

Dental Services

The Dental Unit offers a wide range of preventive, restorative, and surgical services, including:

  • Root Canal Therapy (RCT)
  • Extractions and fillings
  • Dentures and crowns
  • Management of cervico-facial abscesses
  • Minor and major oral surgeries (e.g., cystectomy, frenectomy, operculectomy)
  • Orthodontics and dental X-rays
  • Scaling and polishing
Pharmacy Services

The Pharmacy Department ensures the safe and effective use of medications through:

  • Outpatient and clinical pharmacy services
  • Medication adherence counseling
  • Unit Dose Dispensing (UDD)
  • Compounding and extemporaneous preparations
  • Antimicrobial surveillance
  • Procurement and supply chain management
Physiotherapy (PT) Services

The Physiotherapy Unit supports recovery and mobility through:

  • Therapeutic and rehabilitation exercises
  • Manual therapy and massage
  • Electrotherapy and thermotherapy
  • Casting for fractures and dislocations
  • Clubfoot management
  • Rehabilitation for conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s disease
Tuberculosis (TB) Department

MBHD is an accredited TB treatment center offering:

  • Free diagnosis and treatment
  • Patient follow-up and community support
  • Sensitization and awareness campaigns
Eye Care Services

Clinical services, surgical services (glaucoma, cataract, etc) Complete Glaucoma service and production of spectacles

Clinical Imaging - X-Ray Services

The Imaging Unit provides advanced diagnostic support, including:

  • X-rays (chest, pelvic, lumbosacral, extremities)
  • Special exams (Hysterosalpingography, Barium studies, Uretrocystography)
  • Ultrasound (obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, small parts, Doppler, cardiac, trans-fontanel)
Care and Treatment (HIV and AIDS Services)

Initiate Patients on ARVs, Refill ARVs to old patients, counselling, consultation, vital signs, family planning, monthly follow up of infected children, follow-up of exposed infants born of HIV positive mothers, Community-based dispensation, pairing of partners (coupling) etc.

Mental and Child Care Department

Antenatal care (Consultation of pregnant women, physical examination laboratory investigations, dietary counselling, targeted health lectures) Infant welfare clinic (weighing of babies, vaccination).

Women Health Program

Dedicated to promoting women’s health through:

  • Cervical and breast cancer screening
  • STI testing and syndromic management
  • HPV DNA testing and colposcopy
  • Fertility workups
  • Family planning services
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Services

The CBR Unit supports persons with disabilities through:

  • Identification and referrals
  • Home support visits
  • Rehabilitation interventions
Wound Care and Treatment

Services include:

  • Dressing and suturing
  • Incision and drainage
  • Lavage and debridement
  • Removal of foreign bodies and ingrown nails
HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment

Comprehensive HIV services include:

  • Initiation and refilling of ARVs
  • Counseling and clinical consultations
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Family planning services
  • Follow-up of HIV-exposed infants and infected children
  • Community-based ARV dispensation
  • Partner testing and counseling
Cardiology Unit

Provides specialized care for heart diseases including:

  • Consultations
  • Electrocardiograms (ECG)
  • Echocardiograms
Maternal and Child Care

Services include:

  • Antenatal care (consultations, physical exams, lab investigations, dietary counseling, and health education)
  • Infant welfare clinics (growth monitoring, vaccinations)
Dermatology

Electrocoagulation, biopsies, etc

Palliative Care unit

The Palliative Care Unit provides:

  • End-of-life care
  • Pain management with morphine and other medications
  • Counseling and spiritual support (in partnership with the chaplaincy)
  • Home visits and rehabilitation

Other Services

Outreach and Sensitization

MBHD conducts regular health outreach and awareness campaigns on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disability inclusion, and other public health issues.

Health Insurance scheme

The hospital collaborates with insurance companies that have signed MoUs with CBC Health Services, ensuring coverage for staff and community members.

Technical Services

The Technical Services Department provides:

  • Biomedical equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs
  • Building and construction services, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and property maintenance
Inclusive Day Care services

This unit caters to children with disabilities by offering:

  • Exercises and physiotherapy (positioning, stretching, balance training)
  • Nutrition support
  • Basic preschool learning and play activities
  • Regular visits from eye, nutrition, and mental health specialists
Neonatal Intensive Care Unite (premature Care

The NICU manages premature babies from 25 to 37 weeks of gestation. Services include:

  • Incubator care
  • Antibiotic therapy
  • Feeding support
  • Kangaroo Mother Care
  • Regular pediatric monitoring
  • Follow-up visits after discharge

With 15 incubators, 11 staff members, and 2 pediatricians, the unit has successfully managed babies as young as 26 weeks with weights starting from 600 grams.

Pediatric Services (Children’s Ward)

The Children’s Ward admits patients from birth to 16 years. Services include:

  • Daily medical rounds and care
  • Management of childhood cancers, sickle cell disease, burns, and other illnesses
  • Continuous monitoring by 23 dedicated staff members
Maternity Services

The Maternity Unit provides:

  • Intrapartum and postpartum care
  • Obstetric consultations and gynecological rounds
  • Family planning education
  • Neonatal resuscitation and circumcision services
  • Health education on breastfeeding, vaccination, and postpartum care
Operating Theatre

MBHD has two theatres with six operating rooms, equipped with advanced technology, including:

  • Anaesthesia machines
  • Capnography
  • Defibrillators
  • Skin graft equipment
  • Operating microscopes for eye surgeries

Location & Contact

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.

PO Box 15161 Akwa,
Douala
Tel: (Secretariat) + 237 677896106
Security: +237 67556 5894
Administrator: +237 677187471

CMO: (+237) 699 876 438

SNS: (+237) 683168730

Email: mboppi@cbchealthservices.org

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