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List of hospitals in Cameroon

List of hospitals in Cameroon

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The following is a list of hospitals in Cameroon by region showing the type and location of the hospitals.[1][2]

See also: Health in Cameroon
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Provinces of Cameroon

Large hospitals in Cameroon, such as the 650 bed-Central Hospital of Yaoundé founded in 1933, date from the French and British rule period. The General Hospital in Yaoundé was originally established for blacks only.[3]

Beginning in 2016, Cameroon's health infrastructure was organized into the 10 Regions containing 189 health districts, 1800 health areas managed by the Cameroonian Ministry of Public Health. There are district hospitals in most districts and regional hospitals in all Regions except the East Region. There were approximately 5166 public and private health facilities spread throughout the national territory. Access to health services in Cameroon in 2016 was at 2.19 health facilities per 10,000 inhabitants. Besides public hospitals, there are also non-profit hospitals managed for the most part by religious organizations. There are several hospitals in Cameroon built by or supported by the Chinese Ministry of Health.[4] The health facilities are organized into seven main categories: general hospitals, central hospitals, regional hospitals, district hospitals, district medical centers, Integrated health centers and ambulatory health centers.[5]

Adamawa

The Ministry of Public Health has established nine health districts in the Adamawa Region. There are five district hospitals, one private hospital, and one regional hospital in the Adamawa Region.[6]

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Centre

The Ministry of Public Health has established 30 health districts in the Centre Region. There are 27 district hospitals, one Central Hospital and University (CHU), and one regional hospital in the Centre Region. The Central Hospital of Yaoundé, founded in 1933, is the largest hospital in Cameroon with 650 beds.[6][3]

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East

The Ministry of Public Health has established 14 health districts in the East Region. There are 14 district hospitals in the East Region.[6]

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Littoral

The Ministry of Public Health has established 24 health districts in the Littoral Region. There are 18 district hospitals in the Littoral Region.[6]

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North

The Ministry of Health has divided the North Region into 15 health districts. There are two health districts for Garoua. The regional hospital is in Garoua. In addition to the district hospitals listed below, there is a Golombe health district.[6]

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Extreme North

The Ministry of Public Health has divided the Extreme North Region into 30 health districts.[6]

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Northwest

The Ministry of Public Health has divided the Northwest Region into 19 health districts.[6]

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South

There are 10 Ministry of Public Health districts in the South Region.[6]

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Southwest

There are 14 Ministry of Public Health districts in the Southwest Region.[6]

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West

There are 20 Ministry of Public Health districts in the West Region.[6]

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Hospitals in Cameroon
  • CHU Yaounde, Centre Region
  • Akonolinga District Hospital, Centre Region
  • Protestant Hospital of Ngaoundéré, Adamawa Region
  • Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Littoral Region
  • Former Hospital General, Douala, Littoral Region
  • Hospital in Koutaba/Kounja, West Region

Notes

  1. [N 1]
    The WHO lists a second Manoka District Hospital in the Wildlife Reserve.[2]

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    DeLancey, Mark D.; Mbuh, Rebecca Neh (30 April 2010). Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Cameroon. Scarecrow Press. p. 360. ISBN 978-0-8108-5824-4. Archived from the original on 27 June 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
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    MINSANTE, Cameroon Health Map 2016.
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    Coordinates are derived from Google Maps, Google Earth, or GEONAMES as referenced in the WHO database
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    "Hôpital Laquintinie". doualart.org. Archived from the original on 2016-10-30. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
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    "Mboppi Baptist Hospital". Cameroon Baptist Convention Healthcare. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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    "Daniel Muna Memorial Clinic". Polyclinique Bonanjo. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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    "Presbyterian Health Units in Cameroon". Presbyterian Church in Cameroon. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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    "Hospital Meskine". Electives.net. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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    "Banso Baptist Hospital". Cameroon Baptist Convention Healthcare. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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    "Baptist Hospital Mutengene". University of Alabama at Birmingham. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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