The First Lady spent time with mothers and babies born through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) yesterday December 22, 2021.

“Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Mum Chantal Biya! The party was moving and exceptional.” Such remarks, describe the ceremony of lighting the Christmas tree 2021 at the University Hospital of Endoscopic Gynecological and Human Reproduction Surgery (CHRACERH) yesterday December 22, 2021. The First Lady, Chantal Biya, matron of the hospital was nearby to Ngousso in Yaoundé to light a special Christmas tree and give Christmas gifts to children in the hospital, especially those conceived by In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and delivered to the hospital. In her maternal way, while respecting the barrier measures against Covid-19, the First Lady went from neighborhood to neighborhood, exchanging courtesies with mothers, taking photos with each baby while giving a Christmas present to each child. .

The ceremony was brief, but filled with emotion, especially for the mothers who were able to experience motherhood thanks to the efforts of the First Lady, the mastermind behind the existence of the hospital which facilitated the birth of more than 300 children. by IVF. The usual serenity around the hospital was absent yesterday. Besides the melodies of different traditional dance groups, the hospital choir distributed enchanting Christmas carols to the delight of the guests.

The various corridors of the hospital were adorned with festive Christmas decorations such as Christmas trees with ornaments, wreaths and garlands attached. Such decorations not only created a charming festive spirit, but also reason enough to show that the hospital community was in a particularly festive mood.

“Mother Christmas” graciously made her way to the hospital premises around 1:00 pm. His presence kicked off the distribution of the gifts. After being received by hospital administrators and other dignitaries, the First Lady proceeded directly to the corner of the hospital where there was a collection of gifts to distribute to children whose parents work in the hospital. ‘hospital. Later, she made a stop at the Professor Maurice-Antoine Bruhat amphitheater of the hospital, where she handed Christmas gifts to a few children. In the various hospitalization departments, the joy was intense.

The mothers who had the fruit of the uterus, thanks to the medical expertise of the hospital, were overwhelmed to meet “Maman Chantal” who has never ceased to bless them since their delivery in the hospital. As well as being happy to present their babies to the First Lady, the women in their own words thanked the First Lady for what she is doing for women and children in Cameroon and beyond. Mrs. Biya presented a special Christmas package to all the babies. A total of 240 children including 172 children of staff working in the hospital and 68 children conceived by IVF.

Throughout the event, the First Lady was accompanied by the Minister of Public Health, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of CHRACERH, the Administrative Director of CHRACERH, as well as the wives of the Chairman’s close collaborators. Before leaving the hospital premises, the First Lady of Cameroon spent time in the hospital chapel in a solemn mass of gratitude to the Lord. The appointment is certainly made for next year, same place.