Shomea

31/03/2026

“From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children” — this year’s World Hearing Day 2026 theme led by the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly resonates with our mission at Shomea.

We were proud to actively contribute to this global initiative alongside our dedicated team, bringing hearing care directly to children where it matters most. The findings were striking: 39.7% of children showed abnormalities on basic otoscopy (including foreign bodies), and 33.2% had some degree of hearing impairment, from mild to profound.

These numbers highlight an urgent reality, but also a powerful opportunity! Through initiatives like these, we could raise awareness among children, teachers, and communities, and advocate for the integration of hearing and vision care into school health programs.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners; World Health Organization (WHO), World Hearing Forum, Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun, Pr. Louis Richard NJOCK, M. Serge FANKENG of ALDAC, the Cameroonian Society of ENT surgeons (SCORL) and the participating schools, for making this impact possible.
Together, we move closer to a future where every child has access to the care they deserve.

09/03/2026

Shomea proudly celebrates International Women’s Day.
With 52% of our team being women, we honour the incredible women who power our work and inspire our impact. Their dedication, passion, and selflessness continue to drive our projects and transform lives.

Happy International Women’s Day 2026 from all of us at Shomea.

02/02/2026

18ème Congrès de la SCORL

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au 18ème Congrès de la Société Camerounaise d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie (SCORL) qui se tiendra à l'Hôtel Felicia à Yaoundé, les 16, 17 et 18 avril 2026.

Thème du Congrès : Innovations technologiques dans la pratique ORL et perspectives

Ce congrès sera l'occasion d'explorer les dernières avancées technologiques et leur impact sur la pratique ORL. Des experts renommés partageront leurs connaissances et leurs expériences à travers des conférences, des ateliers et des discussions interactives.

Nous vous encourageons à venir nombreux pour enrichir les échanges et renforcer notre communauté professionnelle.

Au plaisir de vous y retrouver !
fans Société Camerounaise de pediatrie/Cameroon Pediatric Association MED-EL Africa Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun Apouakone @ Felicia hotel Yaoundé

30/08/2025

🎒 Back to School with Shomea – Supporting Orphans in Cameroon🎒

As a new academic year approaches, Shomea is launching its Back-to-School Campaign for Orphans 2025. 📚✏️

Many orphaned children face the challenge of returning to school without the basic tools they need - , , school , writing materials and even . This campaign is our way of ensuring they step into the classroom with dignity, confidence, and hope for a brighter future.

💡 Every child deserves a fair chance at education.
💡 Every orphan deserves someone to look after them.

We invite you to join us in putting a smile on a child’s face this season. Together, we can give orphans the foundation they need to dream, learn, and thrive.

29/06/2025

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12152715/
We're elated to announce the publication of our latest research in the World Health Organization (WHO) Bulletin, highlighting our innovative and screening model designed for developing countries - the . This achievement builds on Shomea's work since 2021, where we've successfully screened over 10,000 new-borns in multiple hospitals across Cameroon - Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Bonassama District hospital, and Regional Hospitals and in 12 hospitals in the Northwest region of Cameroon, in partnership with ALDAC, Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun and the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services.
We are confident that through this work, we can push for policy modification in order to have national new-born screening programs in accordance with the JCIH of 2019 and the World Health Organization (WHO)'s recommendations. This model is scalable to other countries through appropriate training that can be facilitated by Shomea .
A big shout out to the entire Shomea team and to our partners.
Read more about our work at https://shomea.org/.

16/06/2025

Major Milestone for Shomea !
We are thrilled to announce that Shomea was recently invited by the group and the Institut Universitaire des Bâtisseurs - to conduct and screenings during their students’ end-of-internship defenses!
This remarkable collaboration allowed Shomea to bring its mission to life: reducing disability rates in Cameroon through early detection and rehabilitation.
* During this campaign:
74.5% of screened individuals presented ocular pathologies
37.1% showed ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions
Several participants received prescriptions for corrective glasses, while others are being managed on a case by case basis & hearing protective equipment were freely distributed to those at risk of .
We are also proud to share that this impactful initiative was featured in the Green & Health newspaper
https://lnkd.in/dM3am2CM and broadcasted on Canal 2 TV, reaching an even broader audience and raising awareness on the importance of sensory health!

At Shomea , we firmly believe that "an individual who sees and hears well is a future enlightened".
Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, and health authorities, we are committed to expanding sensory health initiatives across Cameroon, starting with the youngest generations.
🙏 A huge thank you to SOCINAN and SIGMEN for their trust, and to our amazing team for making this mission a success. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive and healthier future!

Shomea

17/04/2025

We are elated to share the news from our latest hearing and vision campaign in Sickle cell patients.

(Green And Health News) – Du 17 mars au 7 avril 2025, l’Organisation Non Gouvernementale SHOMEA a organisé une campagne gratuite de dépistage auditif et visuel des personnes drépanocytaires au Centre intégré de prise en charge de la drépanocytose sis à l’hôpital Laquintinie de Douala. ...

16/04/2025

Do we take our for granted?

It’s one of the most precious gifts God has given us - yet we rarely stop to appreciate it… until it’s gone.

Some are born without this beautiful ability to hear the world - the laughter of loved ones, the melody of music, the call of a name. Others slowly lose it over time, sometimes without even realizing it.

But what if we could do more to protect this ?
Here are a few amazing ways to preserve your hearing:
* Avoid prolonged exposure to loud noise
* Keep headphone volume at safe levels
* Take listening breaks during noisy activities
* Avoid inserting objects (like cotton swabs) into your ears
* Get regular hearing check-ups, especially if you're at risk
* Screen children early - the earlier we detect, the better we protect!

At Shomea , we are on a mission to ensure early and of hearing impairment. Through free screenings, campaigns, and of health workers, we work to bring attention to what too often goes unnoticed.

🙏 Let’s cherish the gift of hearing. Let’s protect it.
And let’s support those who never had it in the first place.



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03/04/2025

Shomea in the Spotlight!!!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Winnie Anoumedem, Shomea’s Coordinator for Cameroon, is featured in the Caribbean Risk Management Academy's Future Proof Journal!

This recognition is a testament to the impactful work we do at Shomea, advocating for early and of and impairments—starting from birth. Every new-born and deserves timely and intervention to prevent lifelong .

Why does this matter?
In many regions of , and impairments go undetected until it's too late. At Shomea , we are on a mission to change this narrative by implementing , scalable screening programs that ensure better health outcomes and improved quality of life.

We are proud to see Dr. Winnie representing our cause on such a prestigious platform, amplifying our efforts beyond borders.

Check out the feature here: Caribbean Risk Management Academy Future Proof Journal https://lnkd.in/ec-jNvB7

Join us as we continue to champion early detection and rehabilitation—because every child deserves the chance to see, hear, and thrive!

Shomea CRMA FutureProof

31/03/2025

Exciting News from Shomea!

Our very own Founder and President, Dr. Vofo Gaelle was invited to at the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for an instructive seminar on Good Financial Grant Practices (GFGP)—a crucial step in strengthening the financial governance of organizations like ours!

This impactful workshop, funded by the African Population and Health Research Center and the Gates Foundation, is an incredible opportunity to refine management, accountability, and sustainability strategies—key pillars in ensuring that funds are utilized efficiently and transparently for maximum impact.

Why is Good Grant Governance Essential?
For organizations like Shomea , which work to improve early and of and in high-risk populations, strong financial management is the backbone of our ability to scale, sustain, and transform lives across Africa. Ensuring that every grant is optimized and well-managed means we can continue delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions where they are needed most.

We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our impact as we work towards our mission of improving health standards in Africa.

Shomea