GHSS

04/09/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), with support from the Mastercard Foundation, is advancing its mission to empower youths through the 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 (𝐄𝐄𝐄-𝐏).

After beginning in the Littoral region, the distribution of support materials for MSE and Mini EST participants has now reached the East and South West regions of Cameroon, and will continue to roll out across the remaining implementation regions.

Beneficiaries are receiving essential equipment to grow their businesses and create jobs for other young people in their communities. GHSS is also providing mentorship and follow-up support to ensure participants make the most of these resources for advanced economic advancement.

This initiative continues to open doors, build stronger communities, and empower the next generation of Cameroon’s youth.

27/08/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

Joyceline began her entrepreneurial journey by establishing Beauty Lab, a salon offering hairstyling, braiding, and beauty care. Before receiving support, she employed seven young women but struggled to expand, as most of her income was reinvested into materials, equipment, and meeting staff needs.

Through the EEE-P grant from Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), Joyceline acquired professional hair-care products, styling equipment, and business materials.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬
As a result, Joyceline's income increased from Monthly income increased from about 40,000 FCFA to approximately 100,000 FCFA.
Her staff also grew from 7 to11, with peaks of up to 30 including trainees during busy seasons.

Joyceline’s improved income has allowed her to contribute to household meals for her siblings, support her parents with school fees, and fully cover a relative’s final year of secondary school fees, with plans to sponsor their university studies

For more on Joyceline's story, visit this link: https://ghsscm.org/from-surviving-to-mentoring-joycelines-journey-of-confidence-growth-and-community-impact/

Mentorship

27/08/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝'𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 : 𝐋𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐭 𝐝'𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞

Joyceline a commencé son parcours entrepreneurial en créant Beauty Lab, un salon offrant des services de coiffure, de tressage et de soins de beauté. Avant de recevoir un soutien, elle employait sept jeunes femmes mais peinait à se développer, car la majeure partie de ses revenus était réinvestie dans les matériaux, l'équipement et les besoins du personnel.

Grâce à la subvention EEE-P de Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), Joyceline a pu acquérir des produits capillaires professionnels, du matériel de coiffure et des fournitures pour son entreprise.

𝐑é𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬
Résultat : le revenu de Joyceline est passé d'environ 40 000 FCFA à environ 100 000 FCFA par mois.
Son personnel est également passé de 7 à 11 employées, avec des pics allant jusqu'à 30, stagiaires comprises, pendant les périodes de forte affluence.

L'amélioration de ses revenus a permis à Joyceline de contribuer aux repas du foyer pour ses frères et sœurs, d'aider ses parents à payer les frais de scolarité, et de couvrir intégralement les frais de la dernière année de secondaire d'un membre de sa famille, avec pour projet de financer ensuite ses études universitaires.

Pour en savoir plus sur l'histoire de Joyceline, consultez ce lien :
https://ghsscm.org/from-surviving-to-mentoring-joycelines-journey-of-confidence-growth-and-community-impact/

Context  Region: Dschang, West Region, Cameroon Enterprise: Beauty Lab — hair & beauty salon and training center Project: Education & Economic Empowerment Project (EEE-P) — GHSS Participant: Njuafack Joyceline — salon owner, now a community mentor A Salon Built on Determination Joy...

24/08/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧: 𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬

From 27 July–8 August 2026, Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) led a nationwide oversight mission across all eight regions of Cameroon as part of its Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems Project, funded by the U.S. Government. Technical and administrative teams inspected regional laboratories, verified mentor and data manager performance, and delivered real-time feedback to strengthen program quality. Findings confirmed strong visibility and accountability among field staff, backed by documented reports and facility records.

This activity set a platform for continuous improvement, guided by an Assess–Act–Follow Up–Improve cycle to drive stronger partnerships, better data use, and sustainable gains in Cameroon's laboratory and health systems

22/08/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭è𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭é 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧 : 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮 𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐒

Du 27 juillet au 8 août 2026, Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) a mené une mission de supervision nationale dans les huit régions du Cameroun dans le cadre de son projet de renforcement des systèmes de laboratoires de Santé Publique, financé par le Gouvernement des États-Unis.

Les équipes techniques et administratives ont inspecté les laboratoires régionaux, vérifié la performance des mentors et des gestionnaires de données, et fourni un retour d’information en temps réel afin d’améliorer la qualité du programme.

Les résultats ont confirmé une forte visibilité et une responsabilisation accrue du personnel de terrain, étayées par des rapports documentés et les registres des établissements.

Cette activité a jeté les bases d’une amélioration continue, guidée par le cycle Évaluer – Agir – Suivre – Améliorer afin de renforcer les partenariats, d’optimiser l’utilisation des données et d’obtenir des progrès durables dans les systèmes de laboratoires et de santé du Cameroun.

05/08/2026

𝐔𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐣𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞

Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), grâce au financement de la Fondation MasterCard, renouvelle son soutien matériel aux Micro et Petites Entreprises (MPE) et aux participants des mini-formations aux compétences professionnelles (Mini EST) dans le cadre du Projet d’Éducation et d’Autonomisation Économique (EEE-P).

Cette phase de distribution, actuellement en cours, a débuté dans la région du Littoral au Cameroun et se déploiera dans les six régions d' intervention.

Les bénéficiaires reçoivent des outils essentiels pour développer leurs activités et créer des emplois pour d' autres jeunes de leurs communautés.

Parmi les articles fournis figurent des réfrigérateurs, des machines à coudre industrielles, des cuisinières à gaz, des fours, des postes à souder, du matériel de construction, du matériel de coiffure, des chaises, des denrées alimentaires, etc., le tout visant à renforcer l' esprit d' entreprise et à améliorer l' employabilité.

GHSS assure également un mentorat et un suivi afin que les bénéficiaires puissent optimiser l' utilisation de ces ressources pour un développement économique durable.

Cette initiative continue de créer des opportunités, de renforcer les communautés et d'autonomiser la prochaine génération de jeunes Camerounais.

05/08/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡

Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), with funding from the Mastercard Foundation, is once again extending material support to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Mini Employability Skills Training (Mini EST) participants under the Education and Economic Empowerment Project (EEEP).

This ongoing distribution phase has begun in the Littoral region of Cameroon and will roll out across all six implementation regions.
Beneficiaries are receiving essential tools to expand their businesses and create jobs for other young people in their communities.

Among the items provided are fridges, industrial sewing machines, gas cookers, ovens, welding machines, construction equipment, hairdressing equipment, chairs, food supplies, and more, all aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and enhancing employability.

GHSS is also ensuring mentorship and follow up support so beneficiaries can maximise these resources for lasting economic advancement.

This initiative continues to build opportunities, strengthen communities, and empower the next generation of Cameroon’s youth.

30/07/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 “𝐍𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫” 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

From Crisis to Comeback: The Walla Bidou Story

In Cameroon's Far North Region, the cooperative Walla Bidou meaning "No Hunger", spent four years fighting food insecurity through pig farming. Then a severe swine disease outbreak wiped out their livestock and threatened everything they'd built.

That's when support arrived. 🌱

A 2,000,000 FCFA grant from Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), under the Education and Economic Empowerment Project (EEE-P) with support from the Mastercard Foundation, helped them restart pig farming and take a bold new step into fish farming.

That decision changed everything.

Today, Walla Bidou is thriving: flourishing fishponds, a recovering pig herd, diversified income, and 7 new jobs for young people — plus greater access to affordable protein for the whole community. 🎣

"No Hunger" is no longer just a name. It's a promise fulfilled. 💚

27/07/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐒), with support from PEPFAR through US CDC facilitated the convening of a bimonthly coordination and data review meeting recently at Salle Jean XXIII in Mvolyé, Yaoundé. The session gathered the Regional Delegation of Public Health, the Regional Technical Group for HIV/AIDS, PEPFAR implementing partners, and other stakeholders to assess HIV program implementation for May and June 2026.

Key highlights included strengthening 𝐇𝐈𝐕/𝐓𝐁 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, improving laboratory services and providing timely 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝/𝐄𝐈𝐃 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬, reinforcing community interventions, and continuous capacity building for healthcare providers.

Emphasis was made on stronger collaboration, sharing partner training and supervision schedules every two months and the involvement of the Regional Technical Group for TB in HIV program
implementation.

This collective effort underscores a shared commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and quality services for improved health outcomes in the Centre Region.

18/07/2026

𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐒 & 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Recently, quality reassessments were conducted at Bamenda Regional Hospital, Limbe Regional Hospital, Buea Regional Hospital, and the National Early Infant Diagnosis Reference Laboratory in Mutengene. The reassessments were led by the South African
National Accreditation System (SANAS) and supported by Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) through the CDC/PEPFAR-funded Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems project, with the aim of renewing ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.

The reassessment process reinforced the implementation of quality management systems, strengthened staff competency, and promoted the continued delivery of accurate, reliable,
and timely laboratory services. All identified non-conformities will be addressed within the stipulated timelines to ensure sustained compliance with ISO 15189:2022 requirements, maintain accreditation status, and further improve patient care outcomes.