The Aftermath of Floods in Douala Cameroon

-
Floodlist.com
Cameroonwebnews.com
Three children have lost their lives and more than 1500 local inhabitants have relocated as a result of the recent floods caused by an overflow of the river Wouri in Douala, Cameroon. The Governor of the Littoral Region, Joseph Beti Assomo together with members of different services have discussed plans and strategies to tackle the crisis. It seems to me that this is rather a recurrent situation and those in charge are seen to hold talks only when disaster strikes. What happened to forward planning? This is the rainy season and Ministers, governors and other competent bodies should pre-empt such natural incidents and help those who could be directly affected before hand.

I say so because on the 9 of July 2014 similar flood incidents was reported by this website: floodlist.com/africa/cameroon-douala-floods-malaria
In August 2000 the BBC reported the common Douala flood narrative on their website: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/865819.stm and on the 24 September 1987 another flood was reported in Douala.
 
The river has been overflowing its banks and I want to think it is time in 2015 to implement concrete measures which could prevent future hazards. This situation is precarious and has not unfolded without health repercussions such as increase breeding grounds for insects like mosquitoes which easily spread the malaria parasite. Not only that, majority of the population depend on water from their wells which have now been contaminated. Inhabitants battle on several fronts: spread of diseases, accommodation problems, filth, water crisis, electricity supply and loss of personal belongings and properties.  What is the insurance policy like in Cameroon?
 
 
source: http://crtv.cm/fr/latest-news/top-news-24/floods-in-douala-population-braces-up-for-the-aftermath-14893.htm

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Applying for an Australian Skilled Visa

-
 Applying for an Australian skilled visa involves several key steps to ensure a successful application. Here's a structured guide to assist you: Determine Eligibility: Assess your qualifications, work experience, age, and English proficiency to ensure you meet the criteria for a skilled visa. Your occupation must be listed on Australia's Skilled Occupation List.  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list HOME AFFAIRS Obtain a Skills Assessment: Secure a positive skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing authority for your occupation. This verifies that your skills and qualifications align with Australian standards. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skills-assessment Demonstrate English Proficiency: Achieve the required score in an approved English language test, such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, to demonstrate your language skills.  Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Through the Skill...
Read more

List of School Districts in the USA Actively Recruiting Foreign Teachers

-
Here is a list of school districts in the U.S. actively recruiting foreign teachers, particularly for special education roles: 1. Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), Texas Dallas ISD is part of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program, which brings in qualified foreign teachers to address shortages in areas like bilingual education and special education. The district offers cultural orientation and competitive salaries, helping foreign teachers adapt to the U.S. system . 2. Aldine Independent School District, Texas Aldine ISD has successfully integrated international teachers through programs like Teach USA, prioritizing critical needs areas such as special education and bilingual instruction. The district provides mentoring and support to help foreign educators succeed . 3. Houston Independent School District (HISD), Texas HISD has a long history of hiring international teachers to meet shortages in bilingual and special education roles. They emphasize cultural e...
Read more

Want to Earn $1000 a Month? Links Where You Can Find Remote Proofreading Jobs.

-
 Many of us are looking for online jobs and I thought to share a few links where you can find work online and get paid. Some people earn more than 1000 dollars working from the comfort of their homes. If they can, you can as well. You can take proof reading courses and earn accredited certifications to books your potential. Fortunately, these courses cost less $80. If you are keen, get in touch with Dr. Delphine Asobo fo Beveen Academy for internationally accredited courses. WhatsApp: +447473128702 Here are some of the links I talked about Upwork | The World’s Work Marketplace Login - Clickworker Workplace and Self-Service Marketplace https://problogger.com/jobs/ https://problogger.com/jobs/
Read more