Douala: Baptist Hospital staff trained on workplace safety.

Nineteen staff members from the said health facility, along with colleagues from Kribi Baptist Hospital Centre and Bonaberi Baptist Hospital Douala, attended the capacity-building workshop. 

The sessions provided insights into creating a safer and healthier working environment, referencing the guidelines set forth in degree No. 39/MTPS/IMT of 26 November 1984 on general hygiene and safety in the workplace.

During the training, participants explored the importance of a robust occupational health and safety framework, the role of the hospital's health and safety committee, and strategies for identifying and preventing workplace risks. 

They also learned about the correct procedures for workplace inspections and the reporting of accidents and work-related illnesses.

The workshop was led by Prof Avitus Agbor from the University of Mpumalanga South Africa; Doreen Agbor of the National School of Administration and Magistracy, ENAM,  in Cameroon, and Agbor Enow-Bawack Pamela from the Littoral Regional Delegation of Labour and Social Security. 

Their expertise guided the staff in understanding how to foster a culture of safety within their hospital settings.

The Senior Administrator of MBHD, Yongwa Zaccs, conveyed his gratitude to the facilitators for their commitment to training the hospital staff. 

He encouraged the participants to actively use the knowledge gained, highlighting the importance of a healthy workforce in delivering quality healthcare services to the community.

On his part, a representative from the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, CBCHS, Joseph Shuyeh Shey, praised the workshop for its timely focus on creating a supportive work environment. 

He emphasised that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of hospital employees not only prevents accidents but also fosters a sense of value and contributes to a more positive and productive organisational culture, ultimately benefiting patient care. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3514 of Friday July 25, 2025