Sarkibaka Baptist Health Center

Mr. Edwin Nshom

Chief of Center

Location

Sarkibaki Baptist Health Centre is found in the southwest of Adamawa Region, precisely in Bankim-Subdivision of Mayo Banyo Division.

Catchment Area

SBHC serves over 7 communities in the Bankim Sub Division. Patients come from Sarki Barka itself, Songkolong, Atta, Lingam, New Group (all in Bankim Subdivision) and from Hanaire in Nigeria, Kongui, Somie, Molem, Homdock, Nassavoa and many others.

Contact Information:

COC: Mr. Edwin Nshom
Tel.: (+237) 675495803

Website: www.cbchealthservices.org

 

Overview

Sarkibaka Baptist Health Center (SBHC) started as a Primary Health Center (PHC). It became an Integrated Health Center in the year 2005 and today it is a full-fledged referral health center in the Bankim Health District of Adamawa Region of Cameroon. As at March 2026, SBHC has 20 staff with a bed capacity of 23 and sees averagely 330 patients in a month. SBHC treats common diseases and conditions such as Malaria, Diarrhea, Respiratory tract infections, Diabetes and Hypertension, Gastritis, Deliveries, Infant Welfare Clinic. The Health Centre conducts minor surgeries. The Health Center is supervised by Banyo Baptist Hospital.

Our Services

Out-Patient Services
Laboratory

The Laboratory runs 24/24 running diagnostic tests:

  • Parasitology: urine/stool analysis, occult blood, H-pylori, Malaria rapid/smears
  • Serology: Hepatitis B & C, HIV, syphilis, toxoplasma, typhoid, TORCH
  • Hematology: CBC, ESR, haemoglobin electrophoresis, direct and indirect coombs test
  • Bacteriology: sputum analysis, bodily fluid analysis (CSF, pleural, ascitic, synovial), semen analysis, ECS/VS/HVS, Gram staining
  • Biochemistry: liver panel, kidney function test, basic and complete metabolic panels, blood sugar, electrolytes and lipid profile, HBA1C
  • Hormonal Testing: PSA, Thyroid function test, testosterone, BETA HCGetc.
  • Blood Donation Unit: donor screening, bleeding, and transfusion services
  • Antenatal clinic laboratory for pregnant women
  • Elisa: chlamydia IgG/IgM
Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department provides:

  • Dispensing of drugs to outpatients and inpatients
  • Compounding and pre-packaging of drugs
  • Counseling and clinical interventions
  • Drug supply to wards and other departments
  • Bill review, inventory control, and requisition
  • Continuous education of pharmacy staff
  • Updates to consultants on drug availability
  • Procurement and inventory control

Drug storage

Antenatal Clinic (ANC)

Services include:

  • Laboratory tests for pregnant women (CBC, HB, urinalysis, Hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis, malaria, and blood group)
  • Vital signs monitoring and blood pressure checks
  • Physical examination and counselling
  • Management of high-risk pregnancies
  • Health education, devotions, and nutrition talks
  • Postpartum consultation for mothers and babies
  • Vaccinations (BCG, Polio Zero at birth; PENTA, ROTA, and NEMO at 6 and 10 weeks)
  • Universal Health Coverage
Security Services

The Security Department operates 24/24 ensuring the safety of patients, staff, property, and information. Key roles include:

  • Monitoring access to hospital facilities
  • Escorting patients and visitors to the right services
  • Preventing theft and unauthorized removal of hospital property
  • Surveillance through cameras and real-time monitoring
  • Collaboration with public security in Sarkibaka
  • Documentation of incoming parcels and dispatches
  • Monthly reporting to CBC Health Services Headquarters
Wound Care Clinic and Treatment Room

The clinic provides:

  • Wound dressing and debridement
  • Suturing, incision and drainage
  • Nail surgery for ingrown nails
  • Foreign body removal
  • Angle brachia index (ABI) test
  • Monofilament test for diabetics
  • Blood sugar test
Chaplaincy Services

The Chaplaincy Department supports the spiritual well-being of staff and patients. Activities include Bible studies, daily devotions at the health centre chapel, prayer sessions with staff, and bedside counselling and prayers for patients in the In-patient Department (IPD). We have devotions in the OPD, wards, and antenatal clinics (ANC), Enfant welfare and in all clinics of the hospital.

The chaplains provide counseling for patients with terminal illnesses, end-of-life care, premarital counselling, and marital counselling. They also work closely with doctors to support clients with chronic and terminal conditions. The department ensures that spiritual values are integrated into all hospital programs and activities. We also work carryout inquire classes to win more souls for Jesus through inquire classes. The staff are encouraging to contribute a freewill offering into the needy fund to meet the need of patients who are very needy.

The chaplaincy is open to the community as well as to staff as a referral and counter referrals.

The chaplains provide counseling for patients with terminal illnesses, end-of-life care, premarital counselling, and marital counselling. They also work closely with doctors to support clients with chronic and terminal conditions. The department ensures that spiritual values are integrated into all hospital programs and activities. We also work to carryout inquirer classes to win more souls for Jesus. The staff are encouraging to contribute a freewill offering into the needy fund to meet the need of patients who are very needy.

The chaplaincy is open to the community as well as to staff for referrals and counter referrals.

Ultrasound / Imaging Unit

Services during doctor’s support visit include:

  •  Ultrasound: obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, ocular, thyroid, breast, and testicular.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Program - Know Your Numbers (KYN)

The KYN program helps patients know their blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, and waist circumference to assess risks of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Patients diagnosed are followed up through hypertensive and diabetes clinics visits, education sessions, and community sensitization campaigns.

Customer Care Service

Customer Care staff receive and direct patients to the appropriate services, provide information about departments, and document feedback. They also remind patients of appointments with specialists and follow up on service satisfaction.

In-Patient Services
Admission in Wards
  • Labor and delivery services (intrapartum care)
  • Postpartum care for mothers and newborns
  • Screener’s ward rounds and consultations
  • Family planning education and postnatal care
  • Daily health talks on vaccination, breastfeeding, and newborn care
  • Medication administration and dressing changes
  • Screener’s rounds and patient monitoring
  • Infection prevention through daily cleaning
  • Patient education and health talks
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