Koussam Baptist HC

 

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Overview:

From a Life Abundant Primary (LAP) Primary Health Centre (PHC) in 1998 to a   full-fledged health centre of the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Services on January 1, 2013.  Built on 12 hectares of land, a gift from the community, Koussam Baptist Health Center (KBHC) in the West Region sees an average of 200 patients every month. The Health Centre has doctor’s support visits on the first Friday of every other month. Koussam BHC is being mentored by Bafoussam Baptist Health Centre. As at September 2024, the Health Center has 10 beds, and a staff strength of 9 dedicated staff working 24 hours round the clock attending to patients’ needs.

Services Offered:

Outpatient Services:   

  • General consultation,
  • Laboratory that does urinalyses and staining with malaria
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Pharmacy
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Malaria
  • Security
  • Ultrasound
  • Treatment Room
  • Dental care

Inpatient Services:

  • Admissions into the Men, Women and Children Wards.
  • Maternity services with an average of six deliveries conducted monthly.
  • Antenatal Clinics (ANC)
  • Vaccination campaigns
  • Homes visits which include compound sanitation and health education
  • A prayer cell in which staff meet to worship God and fellowship weekly.

Location: The health centre is located in Koussam Village in Njimom Sub-Division in Noun Division of the West Region of Cameroon. It is found about 12 km from Foumban town. The centre shares boundary with the Fon’s Palace.

 Catchment areas: The patients seen in the health centre come from other neighboring villages like Mayhait, Njimom, Follap, Foget, Njinka, Njinshem and towns like Foumban and Malantueen. The population of Koussam is predominantly Muslim.

 

Contact Information:

COC: Mr. Young Promise Kimal

Tel: (+237) 670 054 037

Security: (+237) 653 497 722

Koussam Baptist Health Centre

Koussam Baptist Health Centre

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