Humanitarian Services: Boosting Field Performance Examined

I mproving field perfor­ mance for better outreach with regards to humani­ tarian services came un­ der discussion yesterday Oc­ tober 12, 2026 at the Star Building. This was during an audience the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute granted the Pre­ sident of the International Fe­ deration of the Red Cross and Crescent Societies, Kate Forbes. Discussions focused on best ways of collaborating as concerns mobilising funds, experience-sharing and tea­ ching for greater engagement in humanitarian activities. Speaking to the press after the audience, the visiting of­ ficial said they held talks on the various services carried out in the country by the Ca­ meroon Red Cross and to how to make a difference in climate change. “And as President of IFRC, a 191 national societies and 18 million volunteers, we discussed how we can best support Cameroon, from rai­ sing funds and sharing expe­ riences to teaching. It was a very powerful meeting and I look forward to more enga­ gement,” she said. Noting that it is an honour being in Cameroon, the Pre­ sident of IFRC said she was the more delighted to see the impact of the international organisation on individuals. Prior to being received at the Star Building, Kate Forbes was at the premises of the Came­ roon Red Cross where she vi­ sited the annex building of the Henry Dunant medical of­ fice, and the School of Health Sciences of the institution. Accompanied by the National President of the Cameroon Red Cross, Cécile Akame Mfou­ mou, the august guest is in Cameroon to also see how humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable population can be enhanced. This can be bet­ ter explained by the unfort...