CAMTEL and Ministry of Public Health partner to advance digital healthcare in Cameroon

CAMTEL, the nation's leading telecommunications provider, has entered into a comprehensive Framework Agreement with the Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE). The partnership, formalized in Yaoundé, will see CAMTEL deliver cutting-edge telecommunications solutions to enhance the efficiency and security of healthcare services across the country. 

Under the agreement, CAMTEL will provide MINSANTE with secure and redundant internet connections, high-speed interlinking services, advanced data security solutions, and access to state-of-the-art data center facilities. These services are designed to support the Ministry's digital transformation agenda, ensuring reliable connectivity for critical health information systems and improving access to medical data nationwide. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony, CAMTEL's General Manager, Mrs. Judith Yah Sunday Achidi, emphasized the transformative potential of the collaboration. "This partnership extends far beyond conventional telecom services," she stated. "We are deploying our technical expertise and robust infrastructure to address the unique challenges of Cameroon's public health sector, enabling innovative solutions that will enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes." 

The CAMTEL-MINSANTE alliance aligns with the government's broader vision of leveraging digital technology to modernize public services. By integrating secure, high-speed connectivity into health facilities, the initiative aims to streamline medical data management, facilitate telemedicine services, and strengthen the resilience of healthcare networks against disruptions. 

This agreement underscores CAMTEL's commitment to supporting Cameroon's public institutions in their digital evolution, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the nation's socio-economic development.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye