COVID-19 (Corona Virus 2019) is a pandemic that has killed over 200,000 people world-wide. Over 4 million individuals have tested positive for the virus in over 215 countries. Western countries, despite having relatively well-structured healthcare systems, have been greatly affected by this pandemic. The economic effects of COVID-19 are yet to be measured, but the potential of a major economic depression cannot be ignored.

Many African countries including Cameroon, given their less than adequate healthcare systems, stand the risk of being disproportionately affected by this pandemic, with very high mortality rates. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 10 million Africans will be affected if life-saving public health measures are not put in place expeditiously. Cameroon has been affected by internal conflict and war since 2017, especially in the North and South West Regions, and the additional toll of COVID-19, with over 1700 cases and 50 deaths reported within the last months (March-April, 2020) does not bode well for the future.

BFU-USA is seeking funds to help the population of the Bui Division in the North West Region of Cameroon to establish public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The public health measures will include:

Public health sensitization campaign to educate Bui natives about COVID 19, incl. radio announcements, fliers, TV broadcasting segments on COVID-19 and common measures to decrease the spread.
Purchase of 5,000 face masks and distribution across various villages in Bui
Purchase and installment of 20 handwashing water fountains at major intersections in Bui, where liquid soap and running water will be made available.

We are glad that we can count on your partnership in our mission to help the underserved population in Bui. Every single dollar counts, and all your efforts will go a long way in helping the resilient people of Bui fight this pandemic. Thank you so much for your support in these uncertain times.

On behalf of BFU-USA Health Committee,

Dr. Marcel Fomotar, Ph.D., MSN, MA, PMHNP-BC

COVID-19 Response

By Bui Family Union (BFU-USA)

COVID-19 Response

BFU-USA Health Initiative

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