Cameroon's conflict-affected health center rises from ashes thanks to ICRC

STORY: Cameroon's conflict-affected health center rises from ashes thanks to ICRC DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ouzal health center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): GILBERT TEGUELE GAZAWA, Traditional leader of Mandoussa village 3. various of Ouzal health center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): SAMUEL BALDENA, Chief of Ouzal health center 5. various of health workers, ICRC officials and patients 6. various of the maternity ward 7. various of Ouzal health center 8. various of training workshop for Ouzal residents in child nutrition techniques 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): STELLA KAMENI, Nutritionist 10. various of Ouzal health center 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): LAEL NJOMOU NDEUMEN, ICRC Health Field Officer 12. various of Mandoussa village STORYLINE: With support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a health facility has been reconstructed in Ouzal, a remote locality in Cameroon's Far North region. In 2020, the health center was set fire b

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

(230808) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows the main entrance of the health center in Ouzal, Far North region, Cameroon. Cameroon's Far North region is adjacent to Nigeria. Boko Haram, a terrorist group originated in Nigeria, poses a security threat to Cameroon. In 2020, the health center in Ouzal was burned in an attack from the Boko Haram, and then it was rebuilt by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Now it provides free medical service and other aids for local people. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

(230808) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Patients collect free medication from a pharmacy of a health center in Ouzal, Far North region, Cameroon, Aug. 4, 2023. Cameroon's Far North region is adjacent to Nigeria. Boko Haram, a terrorist group originated in Nigeria, poses a security threat to Cameroon. In 2020, the health center in Ouzal was burned in an attack from the Boko Haram, and then it was rebuilt by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Now it provides free medical service and other aids for local people. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

(230808) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Patients wait for consultation at a health center in Ouzal, Far North region, Cameroon, Aug. 4, 2023. Cameroon's Far North region is adjacent to Nigeria. Boko Haram, a terrorist group originated in Nigeria, poses a security threat to Cameroon. In 2020, the health center in Ouzal was burned in an attack from the Boko Haram, and then it was rebuilt by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Now it provides free medical service and other aids for local people. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

(230808) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows a new building housing maternity wards of a health center in Ouzal, Far North region, Cameroon. Cameroon's Far North region is adjacent to Nigeria. Boko Haram, a terrorist group originated in Nigeria, poses a security threat to Cameroon. In 2020, the health center in Ouzal was burned in an attack from the Boko Haram, and then it was rebuilt by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Now it provides free medical service and other aids for local people. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

CAMEROON-FAR NORTH REGION-HEALTH CENTER

(230808) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Patients wait for consultation at a health center in Ouzal, Far North region, Cameroon, Aug. 4, 2023. Cameroon's Far North region is adjacent to Nigeria. Boko Haram, a terrorist group originated in Nigeria, poses a security threat to Cameroon. In 2020, the health center in Ouzal was burned in an attack from the Boko Haram, and then it was rebuilt by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Now it provides free medical service and other aids for local people. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)