Our Work
Programs and campaigns making a real difference
Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign (2025)
In February 2025, we conducted our first cervical cancer awareness campaign in Buea, Cameroon.
Our nurses distributed flyers and engaged directly with communities at two churches, the University of Buea, and three local markets. The response was overwhelmingly positive. People welcomed the conversations and encouraged us to continue this important work.
Campaign Reach & Participation
- 1,000 people reached through direct engagement (mostly women)
- 100 participants completed awareness questionnaires
What the data revealed
While some respondents had heard of cervical cancer, understanding remains limited:
- ~70–80% did not know that HPV causes cervical cancer
- ~60–75% were unaware that cervical cancer is preventable
- ~80% had never been screened
- Most respondents were unsure about the HPV vaccine
Key barriers to screening
Participants cited multiple barriers:
- Lack of awareness and information
- High cost of screening and treatment
- Fear of diagnosis and stigma
- Distance to health facilities and poor service availability
Despite these challenges, the community response was encouraging:
✔️ Most participants said they would encourage screening
✔️ Many requested more sensitization campaigns
✔️ Communities urged us to extend outreach to remote areas
What this means
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early, yet knowledge gaps, financial barriers, and access challenges continue to delay life-saving screening.
At the Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA), we are committed to expanding cancer awareness, prevention education, and screening advocacy — beginning in the South West Region and extending to underserved communities across Cameroon.
Early detection saves lives. Awareness empowers communities. Prevention protects families.
Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign (2025)
In March 2025, the Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA) brought colon cancer awareness directly to the people — across five major markets in Buea, Cameroon.
Impact
- ~1,000 people reached directly
- additional indirect reach through crowd engagement
- 100 community questionnaires completed
What we learned
🔹 75% had little understanding of colon cancer
🔹 85–90% have never been screened
🔹 Only 25% knew about Colon Cancer Awareness Month
🔹 70% are willing to be screened if services are accessible
🔹 Most people recognize late symptoms but miss early warning signs
Trusted information sources:
✔️ health workers & face-to-face outreach
✔️ radio programs
✔️ churches & community groups
👉 Awareness exists — but understanding is limited.
👉 Screening uptake is extremely low.
👉 Communities are ready to act when information and services are accessible.
Market outreach works. Education saves lives. Early detection saves lives.
We remain committed to expanding cancer awareness and early detection across Cameroon.
Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign — March 2026
Strengthening Prevention, Data, and Regional Impact
In March 2026, the Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA) will conduct a community-based Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign across key markets and public spaces in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.
This campaign builds on our 2025 outreach efforts and aims to refine community data, strengthen prevention messaging, and inform a regional scale-up strategy.
Why Colon Cancer Awareness Matters
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting families in Cameroon. Yet many cases are diagnosed late due to:
- low awareness of warning signs
- stigma and fear of diagnosis
- limited knowledge of screening options
- delayed health-seeking behavior
Early detection significantly improves survival and reduces treatment costs.
Campaign Objectives
✔️ Increase awareness of colon cancer warning signs
✔️ Promote prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
✔️ Encourage early medical consultation and screening
✔️ Identify barriers to screening and care
✔️ Generate community data to guide future interventions
Target Locations
Outreach will take place in high-traffic community areas including:
- Buea
- Limbe
- Tiko
- Mutengene
Expected Reach
- 2,000 people reached directly
- 200 structured questionnaires collected
- Identification of key awareness gaps and screening barriers
How the Campaign Works
DAA nurses and trained volunteers will:
- provide brief education sessions
- distribute prevention and early detection information
- conduct structured interviews
- guide community members toward appropriate health services
Informing Regional Scale-Up
The data collected will help DAA:
- refine cancer prevention strategies
- strengthen community education approaches
- support training of Community Health Champions
- guide expansion across multiple regions of Cameroon
This campaign represents an important step toward building a scalable model for cancer prevention and early detection.
Join Us in Saving Lives
Cancer prevention starts with awareness, early action, and community support.
Together, we can improve early detection and protect families across Cameroon.
Community Health Champions Program (Planned)
DAA is preparing to train community health champions to support cancer awareness across regions. This initiative will strengthen grassroots education and support long-term prevention efforts.