By NIEH MERCY
The donation by the Association of Cameroon Nurse Anesthetists in America (ACNAA) was unveiled during the opening of the 5th Cameroon Conference of Nurse Anesthetists and Surgical Mission, held from April 13 to 18, 2026 in the university of Ngoa-ekelle.
The official handover of cutting-edge medical equipment took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the conference’s opening ceremony.
ACNAA’s Vice President Dr. Nge-Nwie Azefor, along with former President Prof. Edwin Aroke and other executive members, presented the kits to the Deputy Director General of CHUY. This donation underscores ACNAA’s dedication to improving surgical and anesthesia care in Cameroon by equipping local facilities with modern tools.
The conference, attended by over 200 nurses from Cameroon and America had as it’s theme “Education, collaboration, and empowerment: Together for safe anesthesia care in Cameroon.”
« It aims to boost anesthesia education, promote patient safety, and empower healthcare professionals across the country through lectures, workshops, and hands-on simulations focusing on advanced recovery techniques and innovative anesthesia practices… » says DR. Genesis Bangha
of Memorial Hermann Cypress of Texas, America
Attendees included anesthesia providers, healthcare professionals, and educators from both Cameroon and the United States.
The event also featured prominent representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education and CHUY, emphasizing the conference’s significance for national healthcare development.
With its focus on education, collaboration, and the latest in anesthesia care, the conference highlights a shared commitment to advancing safe and effective surgical practices across Cameroon.