Through the “Foumban 2026 Health Campaign ” initiative, Young Peuple (YP), a youth-focused non-profit, founded by Amatullah Ndam Njoya partnered with the University of Douala English-Speaking Medical Students Association (UDEMSA) to offer one week of free specialized healthcare and to inspire future medical professionals in the Noun Division.
Over six intensive days, the initiative mobilized dozens of general practitioners, specialists, and medical students across seven simultaneous sites, the Centre Médical Maternité de Njinka as well as health sites in Koupa, Koundoum, Njiketnkie, Mambain, Koukouet, and Njimom, to help bridge a critical healthcare gap in the Noun Division.
The warm reception was immediately visible in the turnout. From as early as 6:00 AM, patients gathered to register, undergo basic screening, and receive specialized consultations. Specialists present included ophthalmologists, dentists, surgeons from Ascovime, dermatologists, and also healthcare partners from Best Healthcare India.
For months, a severe and relentless toothache had turned the simple act of eating into a daily ordeal for Moundi Mama (not his real name). “I couldn’t eat properly with this tooth. There were times when sleeping felt impossible because the tooth hurts so much.” Relief finally came when volunteer dentist Dr. Hemridge Achu Njuakeh treated his teeth and provided post-care medication, restoring not just his smile, but his ability to live without pain, without costing him a single franc CFA.
The campaign received significant civic backing when the Mayor of Foumban, Hermine Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya, paid an official visit to the Njinka site, touring the various consultation stations and commending the seamless collaboration between the youth-led organizations and local authorities.
The campaign’s impact extended beyond medical treatments to nurture the division’s future talent. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Young Peuple (YP) hosted a mentorship panel at the Maison de la Culture in Foumban titled: “Do you dream of becoming a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse?”
Over 20 high school students and aspiring candidates gathered to engage with practicing doctors, pharmacists, and medical students. The panel shared practical guidance on preparing
for competitive entrance examinations (concours), surviving rigorous university training, and exploring diverse career pathways in public health, research, and health technology. For many attendees, the session was life-changing. “I finally have the clarity I needed regarding the path to follow in medicine, thanks to Young Peuple, which brought these doctors together to guide us,” shared one inspired student after the mentorship session.
For the participating health professionals, the campaign was both a demanding clinical exercise and a deeply personal mission. “Seeing the immediate impact of our work on patients who had been suffering in silence for months reminded us why we chose medicine,” noted Dr. Abi Edmund, one of the consulting specialists.
Reflecting on YP’s inaugural humanitarian outing, Amatullah Ndam Njoya emphasized that the Foumban 2026 Health Campaign marks the beginning of a sustained commitment to civic action, proving that young people can mobilize concrete solutions to grassroots community challenges.
As the six-day campaign drew to an end, the relief felt by patients like Moundi Mama served as a reminder of what youth-led community solidarity can achieve. Young Peuple (YP) continues to advocate for more sustainable youth-led humanitarian actions in Cameroon.
