The North and Far North regions fervently celebrated World Clubfoot Day on June 3 through a series of awareness-raising, screening and community mobilization activities aimed at combating this congenital malformation that affects the feet of some children from birth.
Organized in all clubfoot clinics in both regions, the activities have raised awareness among thousands of people about the importance of early diagnosis and management. Health teams, community leaders and project partners have increased outreach in churches, health facilities and several other public places to raise awareness of clubfoot signs and treatment options.
In partner hospitals and health centres, information sessions were organised for parents and caregivers. Medical and community teams have also carried out screening operations in several localities to identify children with this malformation and refer them to specialized structures for rapid care.
Awareness was also raised on the airwaves through a radio program broadcast on several local stations. This initiative has made it possible to reach a wide audience and to remind people that a child born with clubfoot can be successfully treated when he or she receives early intervention.
Another highlight of this celebration was the meeting with parents of children with clubfoot through support groups. These exchanges allowed families to share their experiences, obtain practical advice and strengthen their commitment to the follow-up of their children’s treatment.
At the Baptist Hospital of Meskine, the Program Manager of the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SEEPD) program, Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac, visited several children currently undergoing treatment. He praised the efforts of health workers, parents and partners who contribute every day to providing affected children with the opportunity to walk, run and grow without clubfoot disabilities.
“Clubfoot is not inevitable. When detected and treated in time, the results are excellent. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that no child is deprived of this opportunity,” he stressed during his visit.
The celebration of World Clubfoot Day 2026, thus, reaffirmed the commitment of health actors and communities to early detection and access to care for all children concerned.
The Cameroon Clubfoot Care Project is implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) with the financial support of CBM. The projcct works to improve access to quality services for clubfoot screening and treatment in several regions of Cameroon.
Through this mobilization, the partners remind us that clubfoot is treatable and that every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
