A Mission statement defines the primary objective of an organization; the business, products or services, and customers. It provides detailed information about what the organization does, how it does, and who it does it for. So indeed, it helps focus the Organization on what really matters - to itself as well as to its stakeholders. Whereas, the Vision statement focuses on its goals and aspirations, which describes how the future will look if the organization achieves its mission. The mission and vision of any veritable organization should be timeless.
The vision and mission statements provide a focal point that helps to align everyone with the organization, thus ensuring that everyone is working towards a single purpose. This helps to increase efficiency and productivity in the organization. (From Blog Article by Colour Infusion, Cochrane AB - https://colourinfusion.ca)
Not having clear mission and vision statements would be like going on a journey without knowing the direction you are to follow or the destination.
The CBC Health Services is a Nonprofit, Faith-based, Humanitarian and Inclusive healthcare Organization that addresses both clinical, social, and public health problems affecting individuals and communities in Cameroon in particular and Africa at large. It is one of the departments of the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC). CBC founded in 1954 is a living fellowship of churches growing in grace, strengthening one another in faith and working together in obedience to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through worship, preaching, teaching, healing and social ministries. (www.cbc-cm.org).
The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Service (CBCHS) has as mission to provide care to all who need it as an expression of Christian love and as a means of witness in order that, they might be brought to God through Jesus Christ. Thus, the CBCHB shall provide exemplary Health care with genuine compassion and with overriding purpose of evangelical witness. This is drawn from Matthew 9:35-36. Her vision is, “Quality care to all”.
The CBCHS since its establishment has been operating in Cameroon striving to further her mission and by no means deviating from it. They strive to PROVIDE CARE TO ALL WHO NEED IT AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN LOVE AND AS A MEANS OF WITNESS. If you go through the Scripture, Jesus ministered to all – those with leprosy, the prostitutes - I mean all who were rejected in the society; even those who hated Him. He had a goal in mind, His goal was the salvation of mankind. As the arm of the church, the CBC Health Services seeks to provide Care to all who need it as an expression of this Christian love and equally as a means of evangelical witness. Jesus fully aware that Judas Iscariot would later betray Him did not disown him but ministered to him as well.
The CBCHS has stood the test of time even in the current crisis situation; She has never deviated from providing care to all who need it. She has been seen in hard-to-reach areas. This is because, she developed a clear sense of her values even before the crisis. CBC Health Services' mission statement indicates a clear concern regarding a commitment to "quality and maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in its dealings with all stakeholders”.
We equally praise God for the transformational leaders in the CBC Health Services who inspire, energize, and intellectually stimulate and stir employees to look beyond their own self-interest for the benefit of individual work groups and the organization as a whole.
The CBC Health Services has used her mission statement as a constant guide for her actions. She is out to satisfy customers’ needs. The mission of the CBCHS is clear: equality ("the proposition that all men are created equal and in the image of God")
Persevering through tragedy is not easy. The CBCHS has not let her shortcomings to keep her from her work. Staying true to her mission and vision has kept her in focus to learn from any challenges and sailing through when and where many are failing!!!
After Santa and Nkambe in the Northwest region, the health fair in Fundong hit a crescendo with a record of over 1000 people accessing specialized health services in four days. Originally planned for two days, the health fair in Fundong lasted four days from April 22-25 due to demand led by the Lord Mayor, Awoh Ndang who caused the Council to support the health fair with 350,000fcfa.
The specialized services came from Mbingo Baptist Hospital: physiotherapy, ear, nose and throat (ENT), mental health, eye and vital signs. Welcoming the medical team to Fundong, Mayor Awoh Ndang saluted the CBC Health Services through her indefatigable leader, Prof. Tih Pius Muffih for taking quality healthcare services to the people right in their communities, which are beneficial especially to persons with disabilities.
Prior to the health fair in each locality, officials of the local Council, the district hospital and CBR field workers work in synergy to sensitize the population in churches, markets, schools, ‘njangi’ houses and wherever people congregate to make it a duty to attend the health fair and take advantage of the specialized services.
In one of the health talks before the commencement of consultation in Fundong, CBCHS Mental Health Supervisor, Frankline Ngwen outline some rapid assessment, which mental health clients should look out for. The indicators include:
1) Sleep problems (poor, too much, or nightmares)
2) Overthinking, Excessive forgetfulness/poor concentration
3) Headaches including nerves pains
4) Concerns with palpitations and fears
5) Hearing or seeing things others are not seeing or behaving irrationally.
The mental health supervisor said, asking for these symptoms or getting these complaints from the patients can easily cause you to refer them to mental health.
So far, the health fairs have held in Santchou, Massangam, Manguiembou, Malantoen and Mbouda in the West region and Nkambe, Santa and Fundong in the Northwest region.
Hospital (BBH) under the watchful eyes of Rev. Ngong John Shey, Nso Field Pastor, Mr. Nji Richard Nkeh, BBH Senior Administrator, and Mrs. Menn Susan, Supervisor of ISBC Kumbo.
The women in their philanthropic endeavors gave 100,000 fcfa to support the ISBC, 200,000fcfa to support payment of bills for wound care patients and 50,000fcfa for their food. Their peers (women) of Nso Field queued in spontaneously with 20,000fcfa, making a total of 370,000fcfa.
Receiving the financial support, BBH Senior Administrator, Mr. Nji Richard Nkeh thanked the women for allowing themselves to be used by God to help those in need. He revealed that most of the patients in wound care ward are hard up as their procedures and treatment is usually very expensive and long term. The Senior Administrator promised that the money will be used as intended and wished the women a safe journey back to their various villages in Ndu.
In a response, one of the long-term patients, Nyuyyki Oliver from Mbamti in Noni who has been in the hospital for 11 months in his words, thanked the women for coming to visit them. "I want to thank you people so much for coming to visit us, we are so happy to have you people. May God lead you safely back to your destination"
Another patient by name, Geraldine Yubin, from Kribi in the South region said BBH has become her home and the kind of care offered here has made her to remain comfortable though far from home. "Thank you so much women for coming to bless us through BBH. Continue doing the good work God will bless you," she entreated.
Earlier on in a devotional on the life of Job, Rev. Ngah Valentine told the patients to take their sickness as an act of worship and not an opportunity to curse God and die as Job’s wife wished for her husband. He prayed God's miracle in the life of each patient.
Ndu Field women are known for their philanthropic gestures as they have always taken it as a responsibility to visit, pray and offer gifts to those in difficulties.
During the workshop, which focused on equipping participants with the knowledge to empower their communities to adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent NCDs, the NCD-PCP Program Manager, Mr. Takwe Boniface called for collaboration between the Nurses and Community Mobilizers in the prevention and control of NCDs.
Mr. Takwe presented an overview of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), highlighting that they are responsible for 74% of global deaths. His presentation covered the program's goals and objectives, along with the five major NCD risk factors (both modifiable and non-modifiable) and the five main NCD groups. He also emphasized the importance of preventive measures.
Key training topics included management of Hypertension and Diabetes during which participants were equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage the prevalent NCDs. The crucial role of Community Mobilizers was expatiated upon highlighting the vital role they play in effective healthcare delivery at the community level. Another important topic was Assessing Lifestyle Risks. Participants learned to assess risk factors associated with unhealthy behaviors, including alcohol and tobacco use.
The training also covered measuring essential health indicators such as height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), blood sugar (BS), blood pressure (BP), and waist circumference (WC). Additionally, it addressed equipment calibration and identification of faulty equipment.
To ensure comprehensive NCD management, the training encompassed various themes like compiling lifestyle risk assessments, exercise prescriptions, nutrition counseling, and work planning. It also emphasized the significance of timely reporting and effective behavior change communication. Given the challenges encountered in filling up the registers, facilitators took out time to explain chronologically how to fill up the registers with patient information for easy reporting. The Nurses were made to understand clearly what it takes to run the Know Your Number Units at the hospitals. Group gatherings, Interactions, a hands-on session on how to measure the numbers, and Question and Answer sessions characterized the two-day workshop.
The workshop benefitted from the expertise of Mr. Fanfon Timothy, Dr. Ngafi Napoleon, Kpeya Queen, Monju Elvis, and other facilitators who covered a range of topics. Participants were called upon to make use of the knowledge gained as they went back to their stations.cc
According to the program Manager, Mr. Takwe Boniface, so much is going to change in the days ahead because it is the first time community mobilizers were taking part in the NCD training and will hence assist the nurses to do awareness creation in the communities, especially during those difficult moments when it is hard for them to reach the communities. The expectation is that turnout in the difficult facilities will improve compared to before since efforts will be made not just at the facility level but also in the communities.
The award which was presented to him by his majesty Thomas Fotang, president of Grass 2 Grace humanitarian organization and a Goodwill Ambassador working under UNITED NATIONS CISRI, a permanent Observatory Mission of the UNITED NATIONS came as a sideline during the close of the 2023 DHS Tournament in Bafoussam on March 23,2024.
It came as a surprise to the Director of the CBC HS as he was recognized for haven contributed enormously to the wellbeing of Cameroonians through his work as Director of the CBC HS. It is important to note that Grass 2 Grace works for people with Disabilities and special needs, orphans, Widows and what have you, all in a bid to put smiles on their faces and to make people happy.
The surprise did not end there as the Director was also held back by the Deputy Director for Administration and Finance Mr Warri Dennis who on behalf of the staff recognized Prof Tih as the Maradona of the CBC Health Services, a personality who never gets tired of getting the work done. He dressed the Director with a white Jersey on it written his name Prof Tih PM, number 10 and a Medal. Mr Warri used the opportunity to appreciate Prof Tih for his tireless efforts in building the CBC HS to the level at which it is.
As if that were not enough for a man who has put smiles on the faces of many, the HIV Free Project Littoral Region also presented a certificate to the legendary leader for his efforts in building the program to reach higher heights.
Because he is a man who recognizes the efforts of his subordinates to attend success, Prof Tih awarded certificates to recognize Mr Wango Barnabas, Mr Takwe Boniface, Mr Monju Elvis, Mme Clementine Njang Yong and the Administrator of Bafoussam Baptist Hospital Mr Jean Sama for putting in their best for the excellent organization and realization of the DHS keep fit Tournament for the past two years.
Cameroon Tribune, Afrique Media, My Media Prime TV, CRTV West Region and the Guardian Post Newspaper are the media organs that were also recognized for the coverage of the DHS keep fit Tournament in Bafoussam for the past two years.
Staff from CBC Health Services facilities across the country participated in a weekend filled with thrilling competition, camaraderie, and a celebration of healthy living.
Football Takes Center Stage
The beautiful game lived up to its name with exciting matches across categories. Kumba's female footballers emerged victorious, defeating BBH 2-1. In the men's division, Mutengene proved their dominance with a decisive 4-1 win against Mbingo. The veterans' football match was a close encounter, but Mutengene ultimately secured a 2-0 victory over Mbingo.
Dominant Performances in Table Tennis and Handball
Banyo secured the third-place spot in table tennis, defeating BBH 2 sets to 1. Mbingo then went on to claim the championship title with a 2-set victory over Bafoussam. The handball court witnessed fierce competition as well. Mbingo's women's team triumphed over Kumba with a score of 20-10. Meanwhile, Nkwen's men's handball team emerged champions, defeating Yaoundé 18-14.
Volleyball and Dance Showcase Athleticism and Grace
Kumba's female volleyball team displayed exceptional skills, edging out Douala in a nail-biting 3-set to 2-encounter. The men's volleyball final saw Mbingo showcasing their power, defeating Yaoundé 3 sets to 1. The dance competition added a touch of elegance to the event. Kumba's dazzling performance earned them the top prize with a score of 22.75, narrowly surpassing Mbingo's impressive routine (21.25).
Nkwen Takes Home the Basketball Crown
The basketball court witnessed an energetic display of athleticism. Nkwen proved their mettle, defeating Kumba with a convincing 41-14 score.
Track and Field Ignites the Stadium
The DHS Tournament also featured exhilarating track and field events. The winners and runners-up for each race category showcased their speed and endurance of the participants.
1500m race!
In the female category, First position: Kumba (Yul Mathilda), Second position: Bafoussam (Mbukebam Magdalene), Third position: Nkwen (Wirsy Lilian). Male category, First position: Mbingo (Ayeah Ezekiel), Second position: Mutengene HSC (Ngong Job), Third position: Bafoussam (Ngoran Eugene)
1000m race.
Female category First position: BBH (Nah Conscience), Second position: Mutengene (Tatah Beriel), Third position: Kumba (Ngum Claudette). Male category First position: Banyo (Primus Ngoran), Second position: Nkwen (Tata Clinton), Third position: Kumba (Ngong Philipian)
3000m track race
First position: Mbingo (Mange Lizette) Second position: Bafoussam (Fondzenyuy Majorie), Third position: Ngounso (Lola Anna). For the Male category, First position: Nkwen (Tata Dylan), Second position: BBH (Sanyuy Emile), Third position: Nkwen (Nteng Godwill)
Other track races included 400m, 200m, 100m
400m Veteran mix (Male and Female), First position: Mutengene (Ngum Joel), Second position: Kumba (Atem Emmanuel) Third position: Kumba (Mboh Loveline)
200m, Female Category, First position: Mbingo (Fufeh Marion), Second position: Kumba (Tah Bernic, Third position: Douala-Bonaberi (Kimbi Marie). Male Category, First position: Bafoussam (Kingsley Wirnyuy, Second position: Mbingo (Bobga Nelson), Third position: Banyo (Primus Ngoran)
200m Veteran mix, First position: Douala-Mboppi (Mubi Francis). Second position: Bafoussam (Dawoh Joda), Third position: Nkwen (Emmaculate Ngisoh)
100m Female First position: Kumba (Wasi Gervetta), Second position: Mbingo (Fufoh Marion), Third position: Douala-Bonaberi (Asuh Maurine). Male Category, First position: Banyo (Tamnjong Shalom), Second position: Nkwen-DHS (Edmond Teghen), Third position: Kumba (Ojong David)
100m Veteran Male, First position: Kumba (Andeson Shey), Second position: Mutengene- BHM (Ngum Joel), Third position: Douala - Mboppi (Fai Julius). Female Category, First position: Mutengene-BHM (Ruth Limunga), Second position: Nkwen (Emmaculate Ngiseh), Third position: Kumba (Mboh Loveline). Relay Race Male First position: Nkwen, Second position: Banyo, Third position: Kumba
The DHS Tournament transcended the realm of sports. It served as a powerful reminder of the importance of health and well-being. Participants from various age groups displayed their dedication to fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The event also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among CBC Health Services staff.
At the close of the Tournament, the Director of the CBC Health Services in an appraisal noted that the objectives of the keep fit tournament since 2022 have been largely met, given that back in the facilities, the staff are involved in one sporting discipline or another on at least a weekly basis. The Tournament came about as a result of an increase in Non-Communicable Disease and we say if we don’t actually defeat it, it will defeat us……. By attending our objectives, I mean that we have effectively installed this tournament in our system, once and forever” the Director made known.
Earlier on before the walk to the stadium on the last day, the Director Professor Tih Pius Muffih commended the organizing committee and all participants for their contribution to the tournament's success. He called for unity and love amongst the staff so as to keep the flag of the institution high as the case has been in the past years. The DHS Tournament 2023 Finals concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression of sportsmanship, dedication, and a commitment to a healthy future.
Staff members of the CBC Health Services’ Comprehensive Program for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Inclusive Access to Basic Services of Health and Education in the Northwest region of Cameroon have carried out weeklong learning and exchange visit to Rwanda.
