Kangaroo’s Huge Challenges, Despite Strides
Evaluation of the project, “
Improving access and quality of new-born care in 5 health districts of the East Region from 2018-2020” is still underway. Funded by the
Korea National UNICEF Committee and implemented by the
East Regional Delegation of Public Health and the
Cameroon Kangaroo Foundation, the project also received technical and financial assistance from 5,000 children in
Abong-Mbang, Doume, Bertoua, Batouri and Garoua Boulai Health Districts. It involved Abong-Mbang, Doume, Bertoua, Batouri and Garoua Boulai
District Hospitals;
Bertoua Regional Hospital and the
Though evaluation is still going on to determine the full impact of the project,
Premature, Low Birth Weight Babies: Kangaroo Slashes Mortality By 50 Per cent
Before now, babies in the
East Region of
premature or with weights of less than 2.5 kg, had little or no chances of survival. Because of the non-existence of
incubators in most medical facilities. And where they existed, frequent power outages only added to the woes of anxious parents of these children. But the
Kangaroo Mother Care, KMC project run in the East Region since two years ago is gradually turning the tides.Lire aussi : Sexual Harassment At Workplace: Women Still Feeling The Pinch
“Improving access and quality of newborn care in five health districts of the East Region from 2018-2020” is sponsored by the