Some professional moments carry a little more meaning than others. This was one of them. During the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, I had the privilege of leading PSI’s engagement with Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, His Excellency Dr. Malachie MANAOUDA, alongside PSI President Michael Holscher and Vice President Dr. Susan Mpanga Mukasa. Our conversation focused on PSI’s work in Cameroon, our ambition to expand our programming, and, impo

As a medical laboratory scientist, one thing I have learned is that prevention becomes much easier when we pay attention to measurable changes in our health. When it comes to heart health, some important numbers deserve our attention: Blood pressure: Persistent high blood pressure can put extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Blood glucose: Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c can provide important information about blood sugar control. Diabetes is a cardiovascular risk fac

My name is Tamo Ashley Nkeng, a young girl from Bamenda, Cameroon. When I applied for the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program, all I saw were applications, documents, deadlines, and endless nights of wondering, “What if I’m not good enough?” When I got that YYAS acceptance e-mail, my heart did the exact same flip it did when I got into the TechGirls Program. That same scream, that same "Wait, me?!" At 16, TechGirls gave me my first flight ever, all the way to the Unite

Cameroon is living through one of the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises. Since 2016, schools in crisis-affected regions have been repeatedly attacked. Teaching, learning, and even advocating for education have often been framed as acts of defiance rather than rights. In this hostile environment, teachers have continued to show up—sometimes at great personal risk. Against these odds, we recently concluded a research-informed learning session on Teacher Agency in Protr

Banjul, Gambia I’m incredibly humbled to share that earlier this July 2025 week, I received an invitation to join other inspiring...

Last week (July 1st - 5th, 2025) was a whirlwind of emotions—marking the end of an incredible Chevening Awards journey at the stunning...

From the eyes of a child with no dreams to the eyes of a 22 year old who envisions a world of talent manifestation and creativity, I have...