Event details
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 09:00 – 14:00
- Venue: YGOPH – Main courtyard, Ngousso
- Cost: Free
- For: Staff, retirees, partners, patients and the community
- Status: Completed
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Event overview:
On 28 March 2002, President Paul Biya inaugurated the Yaounde Gynaeco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital in Ngousso, in the presence of China’s Vice-Minister of Public Health. The next day, the hospital opened its doors to patients with a day of free consultations.
On 28 March 2026, we marked twenty-four years of caring for women and children. Staff, retired colleagues, partners and friends of the hospital gathered to remember the path travelled, from the first four services opened in 2002 to the 23 services of today, and to thank everyone who has contributed to it. Long-serving staff were honoured, and retired colleagues were welcomed back to the hospital they helped to build.
The anniversary was also a chance to present the improvements made since 2025, including the new payment windows, the air-conditioned waiting room in gynaecology and the renovation of roofs and consultation rooms, and to launch preparations for the hospital’s 25th anniversary in 2027.
Highlights
24 years of care
Celebrating the hospital’s journey since its inauguration in 2002.
Staff recognition
A tribute to long-serving staff and retired colleagues.
Improvements on show
A look at the renovations and new facilities completed since 2025.
Road to 25
Launch of preparations for the silver jubilee in March 2027.
Programme
- 09:00 – Arrival of guests: Welcome of staff, retirees, partners and guests in the main courtyard.
- 09:30 – Opening remarks: Words of welcome from the General Manager, Dr Che Kingsley Soh.
- 10:00 – Looking back: A presentation of YGOPH’s history and milestones since 2002.
- 10:45 – Recognition of staff: Tribute to long-serving and retired staff members.
- 11:30 – Visit of renovated areas: A guided walk through new and renovated facilities.
- 12:30 – Celebration: Anniversary cake and refreshments shared by staff and guests.
Who should attend?
- YGOPH staff from every service
- Retired colleagues and former leaders
- Partners and friends of the hospital
- Patients and neighbours from Ngousso
Practical information
- Venue: Main courtyard, YGOPH, Ngousso.
- When: Saturday 28 March 2026, 09:00 – 14:00.
- Cost: Free.
- Register: Guests attended by invitation; staff took part through their services.
What was achieved
The celebration brought together several generations of YGOPH staff in a spirit of pride and gratitude. It paid tribute to the pioneers who opened the hospital in 2002 and to the teams who keep it running day and night, and it set the course for the silver jubilee on 28 March 2027.
Questions & answers
Were services affected on the day?
No. Emergencies, the maternity and all wards operated normally throughout the celebration.
How can I take part in the 25th anniversary?
The silver jubilee programme is published on this events page. Partners and former staff who wish to contribute can write to contact@hgopy.cm.