Noun Division: Youth-led group offers free medical screening, inspires young medics.

The initiative to provide specialized healthcare to the population was led by the Founder of Young Peuple, Amatullah Ndam Njoya. It was in partnered with the University of Douala English-speaking Medical Students Association, UDEMSA.  

The Foumban 2026 Health Campaign was also an opportunity to inspire future medical professionals.  It was YP’s inaugural humanitarian activity.

The initiative mobilised 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.

The goal, organisers said, was to help bridge a critical healthcare gap in the Noun Division. The campaign started as early as 6:00a.m., when patients gather 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.

According to the population, the healthcare campaign was timely. For months, a severe and relentless toothache had turned the simple act of eating into a daily ordeal for one of the patients, who was identified as Moundi Mama (not his real name).

“I can’t eat properly with this tooth. There are times when I can’t sleep because this tooth is hurting me,” the patient said.

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 penny.  

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.

Inspiring the next generation

The campaign’s impact extended beyond medical treatments to nurture the division’s future talent. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Young Peuple hosted a mentorship panel at the Maison de la Culture in Foumban.

The mentorship was placed under the theme: “Do you dream of becoming a doctor, a pharmacist or a 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, surviving rigorous university training, and exploring diverse career pathways in public health, research, and health technology.

For many attendees, the session was life-changing. One of the inspiring students during the sessions, said: “I finally have the clarity I needed about the path to follow in medicine, and this is thanks to Young Peuple, which brought these doctors together to guide us”.

Young Peuple pledges to do more

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 Young Peuple’s inaugural humanitarian outing, Amatullah Ndam Njoya emphasised 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 pledged to continue advocating for more sustainable youth-led humanitarian actions in Cameroon. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3895 of Monday August 31, 2026