Following an overwhelming preponderance reoccurrence of power outage observed recently days in several cities across the country, especially Yaoundé and Douala, the Energy of Cameroon, ENEO, admited responsibility.
The accentuation of electricity cuts is due to the limited quantity of energy available for distribution, and the current low water level on the Ntem which has led to a significant drop in Memve’ele production, the company explained.
For several weeks, the base plant of the Lom Pangar reservoir dam, in the Eastern region of Cameroon, has been able to produce all of its 30 megawatt. But the lack of a transmission line between Bertoua and Abong Mbang, has amplified the constraint for the distribution of the hydroelectric plant to the rest of the South interconnected network, CNA learned.
Consequently, the average duration of the rotation could be extended or reduced, depending on the increase or decrease in the production deficit, in real time. Special measures are being taken to reduce, as much
as possible, the impact of this situation on households, ENEO said.
The head of state, Paul Biya in his 2023 end of year address to the nation, promised to upgrade, rehabilitate and extend the distribution network of this precious resource in the towns and villages to make it more accessible to the population.
‘Major strides have been made in the electricity sector to reduce our country’s energy deficit.
About 44 thousand solar panels have been installed in the three northern regions, covering 40% of electricity needs in the said regions.
The Lom Pangar Dam-toe plant will also be operational in 2024, and will help to increase energy supply
in the town of Bertoua and its environs’ said the Head of state.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Dr Philip A. Bannor, Registrar of the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), has been recognised with the Excellence Leadership in Health Facility Regulation award.
He was awarded by the African Public Service Optimum (APSO) on December 15, 2023 in Accra.
A statement issued by the Agency said under Dr Bannor’s leadership, 36 new Assessment Standards were drafted and adopted for the first time.
It said the Agency developed and adopted 18 new Accreditation standards, also being the first time.
The statement said 500 facilities were assessed for COVID-19 readiness and their compliance to infection prevention and control standards.
It said a digital platform referred to as Mobile Online Information System (MOIS) had been developed and adopted to enhance regulatory processes of registration, inspection, and licensing of health facilities.
Thus, within the first three years, a total of 5,000 health facilities have registered through the MOIS platform, the statement said.
The statement said a Memorandu
m of Understanding between HeFRA and the Pharmacy Council Ghana had been signed to improve and consolidate inter-agency collaboration with Pharmacy Council Ghana to enhance efficiency in health facility regulation.
In his acceptance speech at the event, Dr Bannor thanked the Board, Management and staff of HeFRA as well as stakeholders who made the achievement possible through their collaboration and support.
Source: Ghana News Agency