Mori’s Child, the humanitarian association that fights against childhood cancers, launched a series of activities on February 4, 2026, at the bilingual college Saint Family of Nazareth in Nkozoa, outskirts of Yaoundé.
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, humanitarian association known as Mori’s Child launched a series of activities in line with the International Day against Cancer and the International Childhood Cancer Day come February 15.
The humanitarian association, Mori’s Child, in partnership with the bilingual school complex Saint Family of Nazareth have jointly organised a sensitization talk to raise awareness on childhood cancer, early diagnosis, and treatment put in place by the government in some identified hospitals.
Championing the fight through students
Pupils, students of the bilingual school complex Saint Family of Nazareth in Nkozoa, were mobilized as part of activities marking the Youth Day in Cameroon come February 11, and the International Day of Childhood Cancer that is slated for the 15th of February.
According to the school staff, this event, dubbed “disguised day” takes place annually with key themes chosen to upgrade the knowledge of pupils and students who are not only gathered for recreational activities but also for educational discussions.
Through a session animated by Mr. Kilo Bigi Titus, English teacher, students were asked questions related to cancer diseases and what they will do in the future to support children affected.
Several pupils and students expressed support, made poems and paintings to show love and solidarity for children affected by cancer diseases.
In her keynote address, Ruth Grace Ngo Nyobe, the founding president of the humanitarian association, Mori’s Child, saluted the active engagement of pupils and students of the bilingual school complex Saint Family of Nazareth.
She appreciated the fact that the students mobilized in great numbers, after visiting children affected by cancer at the Chantal Biya Foundation, and have once more organized an event highlighting childhood cancer.
Mrs. Ngo Nyobe said pupils and students of Saint Family of Nazareth are new ambassadors of the fight against childhood cancer and advocated for more support through their families.
Ruth Grace implored the pupils and students to speak for their peers who are desperate and need support for treatment.
She added in her keynote message that several children have been cured thanks to improved care and treatment, and called on parents to act on time. Early diagnosis saves life as she insisted.
To show proof of love and solidarity to children affected by cancer, they handed over their financial aid to the founding president of Mori’s Child.
Mrs. Onyekaba Nicaise, benevolent in the humanitarian association, took an active part in discussions and encouraged pupils and students to continue to raise their voices in tackling this disease affecting many children.
Sister Jeanne Yamde, the principal of the school complex, praised this initiative and said it comes in solidarity with their recent visit to the Chantal Biya foundation, where the pupils and students communed with the children of the hospital.
She said: “We are in our fourth edition of the disguised day. It all started because young people like to have fun, but we also thought it wise to associate fun with important discussions. So we thought that changing their dressing was a moment where they broke with the routine of the uniform. And this year we said, why not? After the Christmas experience at the Chantal Biya Foundation, where pupils and students met with children affected by cancer, we want to dedicate this disguised day to these children. So our main goal is that all these children, as you can see, came out of their neighbourhoods dressed in jeans and white shirts.”
At the end of this event, students also expressed positive remarks and what they learnt from the educational talk.
Ange-Rozane Tchato, a female student in Premiere, in the Francophone sub-system of education, said: “As far as children’s cancer is concerned, we have learned today that children’s cancer can be treated here in Cameroon. There are two health centres that take care of children’s cancer. We have the Bingo hospital in the North-West region, and the Chantal Biya Foundation, in Yaoundé.”
On her part, Redael Limnyuy said she is happy because she contributed to bringing joy to the hearts of children affected by cancer.
Speaking to the media, Ruth Grace Ngo Nyobe said: “The main goal of today’s activity is to raise public awareness on the existence of childhood cancers, and this event is an act of solidarity developed by the bilingual college Saint Family of Nazareth. And we think that children are better placed to talk about this disease. As we say, we are talking about childhood cancer. So awareness should start in an environment where children can find themselves. Where can we find these children? First, in school, and secondly, in neighborhoods. And these children will be ambassadors, as we said earlier, within their families and within their respective communities. A child who speaks to his brother or sister, we are sure that the message will be conveyed.”
In her interview, Ruth Grace Ngo Nyobe added that: “In addition to clinical results and progress recorded so far, we continue to say that child cancer exists and is treated in Cameroon. We have testimonies that have been made. We have children who have been raised. We have children who continue school, like those who are here, and who have passed their school exams.”
The session also paved the way to testimonies such as that of Martinien, who in his early age was affected by cancer and was cured. Today, Martinien is the father of a girlchild and volunteers with the association Mori’s Child.
About Childhood Cancer Day
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed annually on February 15 to raise global awareness, express support for children and adolescents with cancer, and honor survivors and families. It highlights the need for equal access to treatment, as over 400,000 children are diagnosed annually, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
This year is about showing how the global childhood cancer community has turned challenges into action and how collective efforts are driving real change.
Childhood cancer is a critical public health issue in Cameroon, with approximately 1,000 to 1.500 new cases annually, primarily lymphomas, retinoblastoma, and leukemia.
Elise Kenimbeni
