The CBCHS explaining findings to the NW Regional Delegate of Public Health
The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) has successfully concluded two flagship HIV intervention programmes after making significant strides in improving HIV prevention, treatment, and care for children, adolescents, and young people in the North West Region.
The Children Momentum and Equality Projects officially came to an end on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during a close-out ceremony held at the CBCHS Chapel Hall in Bamenda. The event brought together health professionals, development partners, community leaders, peer educators, and project beneficiaries to celebrate the achievements recorded over the years.
Implemented across 17 health facilities and several schools in all seven divisions of the North West Region, the projects were designed to strengthen access to quality HIV services, promote inclusive healthcare, and improve treatment outcomes among vulnerable populations.
Speaking during the ceremony, Project Manager Fannie Awa described the initiatives as a resounding success, highlighting that they achieved an impressive viral load suppression rate of approximately 91 percent among beneficiaries. She noted that the projects not only enhanced access to HIV testing, treatment, and follow-up care but also provided psychosocial support, strengthened HIV awareness, and promoted adherence to treatment.
Beyond healthcare delivery, the programmes empowered adolescents and young peer champions through livelihood support initiatives aimed at improving self-reliance and reducing vulnerability. According to Awa, these interventions enabled many young people living with HIV to become advocates for positive living while contributing to the fight against stigma and discrimination in their communities.
She called on healthcare providers, community leaders, development partners, and peer support groups to sustain the momentum by continuing collaborative efforts to strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care services, especially for children and young people.
Although the Children Momentum and Equality Projects have officially concluded, CBCHS Health Services says their impact will endure through strengthened healthcare systems, empowered youth leaders, and reinforced community support networks established during implementation.
The institution also appealed for continued investment in HIV prevention and treatment programmes to consolidate the gains made and move closer to achieving an AIDS-free generation in Cameroon.
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