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Dr. Das Medical Center Gnipieven Education

The Dr. Gnipieven Tekombo Medical Center, inaugurated in February 2023, provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients and sets up mobile surgeries for them in rural villages and takes all measures aimed at providing health care to people in the target area and directly or indirectly linked to medical care in Cameroon. It is a project by Cameroonians for Cameroonians, fed by the exchange and personal commitment of our European friends from the Universities of Basel and Geneva.

Hospital Information System

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Our foundation is working with a Cameroonian start-up to develop a Hospital Information System (HIS) (digital management system) for the medical center. The goal is to optimize the quality of services in our planned modern hospital. This will make the hospital's processes clearer and the administration more streamlined. The medical staff will receive help in making quick and correct diagnoses.

It is rare in Africa, and especially in Cameroon, for hospitals to have such systems. This system will also help the foundation to collect statistics on diseases and their treatment. This will enable the Centre Médical to work preventively. With the help of correct diagnostics, patients can be treated more efficiently, which means there are fewer misdiagnoses and treatment errors, which unfortunately are still common in Cameroon. This system provides support and allows for the optimization and control of medical treatment in hospitals, which contributes to better treatment of patients and reduces overall costs.

The fact that initially treatment will be offered primarily on an outpatient basis can also help the population to receive appropriate medical care quickly and inexpensively. Long inpatient stays increase costs for hospitals and patients enormously.

The disposal of medical waste is also a major problem in Cameroon. Many hospitals dispose of their waste like household waste. Unfortunately, there is no system in Yaoundé for the responsible, environmentally friendly disposal of hospital waste. We therefore have to develop a system for the correct disposal of waste for the Centre Médical that also meets international standards.

We will introduce a separation and disposal system in order to be able to comply with infection and hygiene standards. Waste will be separated into household waste, hospital-specific waste, waste with a risk of infection and waste that is hazardous to the environment. By having our own incineration and disposal plant on the clinic premises, we are taking responsibility for the disposal of the waste that arises in a way that is as environmentally friendly as possible.

The development of this system is being driven forward by cooperation with local engineers in Yaoundé. We also want to pass on this system for responsible waste disposal to other clinics in Cameroon and offer the service for the disposal of critical waste. This would be good overall for the environment and also a good and important financial investment.

The Centre Medical Dr. Gnipieven Tekombo focuses on the following areas:

Access to healthcare for all

Everyone should have access to healthcare regardless of origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or political opinions.

Outpatient and inpatient treatment options

Treatment is mainly outpatient. More serious cases are treated as inpatients.

Sustainable development of the region

The region is being developed sustainably thanks to water and electricity connections for families. This means that children can still do their chores in the evenings and the whole family benefits.

Focus on children and mothers

As one of the most vulnerable target groups, children and their mothers in particular are the main beneficiaries of our gynecological and pediatric services.

Efficient hospital management through special software

With the help of software specially developed for our medical center, more efficient hospital administration and more targeted care for those seeking help is possible.

Knowledge transfer for sustainable development

A knowledge transfer between Switzerland, Europe and Cameroon is being established for the sustainable development of local conditions.

Ensuring regular medication supply

The foundation will ensure a regular supply of medicines through cooperation, digital recording and monitoring of existing stocks.

Above-average salary and training opportunities for employees

In January 2024, our staff included 15 people who earn a salary above the average Cameroonian standard. In addition, they can benefit from training courses in Cameroon and abroad, which will significantly reduce the skills shortage.

Partnerships for international knowledge exchange

Partnerships with universities and clinics in Cameroon, Switzerland and Germany are being established to ensure a fruitful exchange between scientists from both continents.

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