A wave of relief washed over women and girls in the Far North of Cameroon as UNFPA's two-week mobile clinic campaign in late March 2024 brought vital healthcare and protection to those  most touched by the protracted and severe humanitarian crisis, currently affecting more than 1 million people across the region.  Funded by the US Agency for International Development's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID BHA), the campaign targeted displaced populations and host communities, reaching over 100,000 individuals, mostly women and girls, with sexual and reproductive health information and services as well as referral for other primary health care in 8 health districts. .

The campaign brought together a dedi cated team of healthcare professionals, with  midwives in the frontline, community health workers, local civil-society partners, and UNFPA's health and GBV experts. 

Reaching those furthest left behind. 

The mobile clinics addressed a critical gap in reproductive health care access, particularly for those in remote areas or facing socio-economic barriers. The mobile clinic focused support around the Minimum Essential Service Package for sexual and reproductive health in emergency, more precisely they included antenatal care, skilled birth support to safe deliveries, and postpartum care, screening of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS and referral, clinical management of rape, delivered directly to doorsteps to displaced populations. Gender-Based Violence survivors who showed up  were referred to specialized care with first psychosocial aid. Last, the mobile clinics run sensitization sessions on sexual and reproductive health and available services  .

The "Touching Lives, One Family at a Time" campaign's impact is undeniable. In Fotokol Health District, one of the region's most remote areas affected by the crisis, a new mother from Bula village shared her heartwarming story: "We're far from any health facility," she said, "And I wasn't sure I could reach one in time to deliver my baby. But thanks to UNFPA's mobile clinics, amazing midwives came directly to us!".  The new mother and her newborn also received a welcome gift – a "Baby Box" filled with essential supplies for her baby, a critical resource for families with limited means. 

"The mobile clinics campaign is a testament to UNFPA's unwavering commitment to leave none behind in a crisis, ensuring every woman, every child, and every young person has access to the life-saving services they deserve" declared Dr. Justin Koffi, UNFPA Resident Representative in Cameroon. 

Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Future: With nearly 100,000 people reached by tailored seaxual and reproductive healthcare and information in remote and unsafe areas in only two weeks, UNFPA expresses its deep gratitude to the American People and their government  for their trust and partnership. Together, with the engagement of various stakeholders the vision of universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all in the most challenging situations can be achieved.