Event details
- Date: February 1 – 5, 2027
- Time: 09:00 – 15:00
- Venue: YGOPH – Adolescent & Youth Clinic, and partner schools in Yaoundé
- Cost: Free
- For: Young people aged 10 to 19, parents and teachers
- Status: Upcoming
Quick contact
Event overview:
Adolescence is a time of great change, and of important choices for health. In the run-up to Cameroon’s National Youth Day on 11 February, YGOPH organises a Youth Week to bring reliable health information to young people where they are: in their schools and in our Adolescent & Youth Clinic. During past editions, more than 1,500 pupils took part in talks on puberty, preventing early pregnancy, HIV and drug use.
From 1 to 5 February 2027, our doctors, midwives, nurses and psychologists will visit partner schools in Yaoundé to lead interactive sessions. On Wednesday 3 February, the Adolescent & Youth Clinic will hold an open afternoon with free, confidential consultations, and a session for parents on how to talk with their teenagers.
Schools that would like to host a session during the week are invited to contact us as soon as possible, as the number of visits we can make is limited. Parents are also welcome to attend the open afternoon with their children.
Highlights
School visits
Interactive health talks in partner schools across Yaoundé.
Confidential consultations
Free consultations at our Adolescent & Youth Clinic.
Open conversation
Puberty, relationships, preventing early pregnancy, HIV and drug use.
Mental well-being
Stress, exams and low mood: where to find help.
Parents’ session
Practical tips for talking with teenagers about health.
Programme
- Mon 1 Feb – Launch and first school visits: Opening of the week and talks in partner schools.
- Tue 2 Feb – School visits: Sessions on puberty, hygiene and healthy relationships.
- Wed 3 Feb – Adolescent clinic open afternoon: Free, confidential consultations from 13:00 to 17:00, and a session for parents.
- Thu 4 Feb – School visits: Sessions on preventing early pregnancy, HIV and substance use.
- Fri 5 Feb – Mental well-being and closing: A talk on stress and mental health, and close of the week.
Who should attend?
- Young people aged 10 to 19
- Parents and guardians of adolescents
- Teachers, school nurses and guidance counsellors
- Youth associations and clubs
Practical information
- Venue: Adolescent & Youth Clinic, YGOPH, Ngousso, and partner schools in Yaoundé.
- When: Monday 1 to Friday 5 February 2027. Open afternoon at the clinic: Wednesday 3 February, 13:00 – 17:00.
- Cost: Free.
- Register: Schools can request a visit by writing to contact@hgopy.cm or calling (+237) 670 607 278 before 22 January 2027.
Questions & answers
Can a teenager come to the clinic alone?
Yes. Young people can come alone, with a friend or with a parent. Our team explains how confidentiality works at the start of every consultation.
How can my school take part?
Write to contact@hgopy.cm or call (+237) 670 607 278 with the name of your school, the number of pupils and your preferred day. We will confirm as quickly as possible.