Douala Military Hospital: Beti Assomo Comforts Soldiers Wounded in Battle

 The Minister of Defence Tuesday visited the Military Hospital in Douala to express his compassion and encourage soldiers wounded in battle in the NW & SW. Minister Beti Assomo was accompanied by a high-powered delegation comprising the Director of Public Security at the DGSN, and the Director General of External Research at the Presidency, DGRE, among several other personalities.

By ASO in Douala

Mindef, Beti Assomo encouraging a wounded soldier

“The Army never abandons its men.” It was on this reassuring note that the Minister of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo, garnished his message of gratitude and encouragement to soldiers wounded in the line of duty in the NW and SW regions and who are receiving treatment at the Military Hospital in Douala.
    Relaying the comforting words from the head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces to the brave soldiers, Beti Assomo congratulated them for their sense of sacrifice and devotion to the service of the nation.
    He reassured the soldiers that all measures would be put in place to ensure their speedy and proper recovery, also stating that serious cases would be referred to better suited medical outfits or evacuated abroad to partner countries for adequate attention.
    It should be noted that the Douala Military Hospital has become a hub for the treatment of soldiers wounded in battle in the ongoing conflict in the NW and SW regions.
    Of the soldiers presently admitted at the hospital, three may be invalid for life, reason why the three were given special attention by Minister Beti Assomo.
    Of the three special cases, one’s situation was most preoccupying especially as he lost his two legs after a military vehicle carrying soldiers stumbled on a land mine in Tinto in Manyu Division of the SW region. Minister Beti Assomo however assured the three men that they would be given the attention they deserve, both in the country or abroad if need be.
    The Mindef used the occasion to extend the congratulations of President Biya to the medical and para-medical personnel of the hospital, noting that they are staking their lives to save other lives. He said the acceptable standard of services offered at the hospital has merited the trust of the wider public who avail themselves there for treatment.
    The Minister’s visit to the hospital marked the end of a two-day joint mission of the military and security command that he led to Buea, Kumba and Douala. The MINDEF’s delegation had among others the Director of Public Security at the DGSN, Commissioner Mrs Ewu Ngeme, and The DGRE, Commissioner Maxime Eko’o Eko’o.
    The joint mission was on the instructions of the head of state, commander-in-chief of the defense and security forces, Paul Biya.