At least 13 people died in a road accident that occurred on Thursday February 29 at a location known as Yonkélé in Maroua, Cameroon, L’Oeil du Sahel reported.
The victims were passengers aboard a minibus, according to witnesses present at the scene.
The accident, which resulted in the loss of multiple lives, has shocked the local community. Reports indicate that the minibus lost control, leading to the devastating crash.
Rescue operations were immediately deployed to assist any survivors and recover the bodies of those who lost their lives.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine the exact cause.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of poorly maintained roads and the importance of adhering to safety measures while on the road.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Tunis: Minister of Health, Ali Mrabet, stressed the importance of learning about modern therapeutic and surgical techniques in the field of ophthalmology, as he attended on Friday evening in the capital, part of the work of the 41st Congress of the Tunisian Society of Ophthalmology, which will be hosted by Tunisia from February 28 to March 2, 2024.
The conference, which is attended by specialists and experts from Arab, African and foreign countries, will address a number of topics related to ophthalmology, such as cataract surgery, retinal detachment, corneal surgery and modern therapeutic and surgical techniques, according to a statement from the ministry.
In his speech, the Minister of Health noted the richness of the scientific programme of the ophthalmology conference and the opportunity to learn about scientific developments in this field, as well as the success of the Tunisian Ophthalmological Society in strengthening cooperation with its counterparts from different countries to improve the skills of
ophthalmologists and surgeons.
A number of professors and heads of hospital departments at the Hedi Raies Institute of Ophthalmology were honoured.
Prizes were also awarded to the best researchers in the field of ophthalmology.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse