title: The impact of signing a memorandum of understanding on reproductive health with the Ministry of Public Health in Cameroon.
abstract: Health statistics relating to Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 are poor for most low-resource countries. Professional societies can assist governments to improve these health indicators. For an effective collaboration, the Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians Cameroon (SOGOC) and the Ministry of Public Health signed a memorandum of understanding on reproductive health. A major consequence of this collaboration was the ease of transfer of competence associated with SOGOC adopting a monitoring and evaluation role, which has improved quality of care. The impact of this collaboration for the Society has been significant; SOGOC is recognized as a partner and has an opportunity to play a leadership role in issues concerning reproductive health.
authors: Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors: Robert J I
authors: RJ
authors: Leke
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Yaoundé I and Central Maternity, Central Hospital Yaoundé, Yaoundé, Cameroon. Electronic address: njotangnanaphilip@yahoo.com.
authors: Nana P
authors: NP
authors: Njotang
authors: National School of Administration and Magistracy, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors: Azong B
authors: AB
authors: Shearon
authors: Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors: Charlotte A
authors: CA
authors: Wankah
mesh_terms: D002163:Cameroon; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011634:Public Health; D060728:Reproductive Health; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Cameroon; FIGO LOGIC initiative; Health indicators; Leadership; Memorandum of understanding; Professional society; Reproductive health