SOULEDÉ-ROUA: MALARIA BECOMES THE NEW DEADLY ENEMY!

Added: 2026-05-21

[00:00:00]You probably remember SEO, the locality in the far north region of Cameroon that drew national attention after the tragic events of March 2nd, 2025 when two researchers and their guides were lynched after being mistakenly identified as members of Bokaram by residents already living under the constant threat of insecurity. Today the population is confronting another threat, malaria. In this part of the Mayotonaga division, residents are now waging a determined battle against the disease which continues to claim lives, especially among children and pregnant women. Health officials estimate the mortality rate at 24% and with the rainy season approaching, medical teams are intensifying prevention and awareness campaigns across surrounding villages.

[00:00:52]prevention.

[00:00:52]>> In terms of prevention, we distribute treated mosquito nets to pregnant women throughout our various health centers while the children receive free treatment. We also provide insecticides to help eliminate mosquitoes at their breeding sites.

[00:01:08]>> But despite these efforts, certain practices continue to undermine the fight against the disease. On the ground, several mosquito nets distributed to residents are being diverted for other uses instead of protecting families from mosquito bites.

[00:01:24]The situation has been denounced by municipal authorities who also lament the shortage of health infrastructure and approved drugs in several health centers across the locality.

[00:01:38]Some of the mosquito nets distributed to women are diverted for other uses including wrapping food. items.

[00:01:49]At the same time, many integrated health centers are facing severe shortages in essential equipment and supplies.

[00:01:57]>> In response, community health workers and youth leaders are stepping up awareness campaigns urging residents to adopt more responsible health practices.

[00:02:08]And plus, >> we have also set up groups of community health workers who continue to operate despite the lack of motivation and support. But to do more and strengthen the fight against the malaria, we urgently need greater financial resources.

[00:02:26]Ina, the fight against malaria is increasingly emerging, not only as a public health challenge, but also as a collective responsibility.