SOGOC
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FEB
Advocacy & public health·04 February 2026
Cervical cancer: SOGOC launches its national screening programme
On World Cancer Day, SOGOC launches a national cervical cancer screening programme across all 10 regions of Cameroon.
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The voice of gynecologists and obstetricians of Cameroon since 1989
A non-political, independent and non-profit organization, SOGOC works for optimal, accessible and affordable reproductive health care for all women in Cameroon and the sub-region.
250
Active members
10
Regions covered
36
Years of existence
32
Publications in 2025
Affiliated with
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Our missions
Three pillars guiding SOGOC’s action since 1989, serving practitioners and patients alike.
Continuing education & excellence
Promoting excellence in OB-GYN practice in Cameroon through continuing education: annual congresses, regional seminars and technical workshops.
Learn moreResearch & advocacy
Supporting Cameroonian clinical research and carrying the voice of OB-GYNs in public health policies, fighting against maternal and neonatal mortality.
Learn moreWomen’s health & prevention
Reaching out to populations for prevention, screening and access to reproductive health care: cancers, family planning, fight against gender-based violence.
Learn moreOur spaces
Our spaces
A complete ecosystem for members, students, professionals and the general public.
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CME & Congress
Continuing medical education, annual congresses, registrations and certificates.
News
Stay informed about our activities, publications and events across the country.
SOGOC
08
DEC
Advocacy & public health·08 December 2025
SOGOC steps up its advocacy for medicalized abortion during the 16 Days of Activism
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, SOGOC reaffirms its commitment to safe access to medicalized abortion in Cameroon.
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10
JUN
Announcements·10 June 2025
I AM SAFE campaign: raising youth awareness on sexual and reproductive health
SOGOC launches the I AM SAFE campaign, dedicated to raising young Cameroonians’ awareness on sexual health, family planning and early pregnancy prevention.
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UpcomingEdition 33
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33rd SOGOC Congress 2026
33rd edition of the National Congress of the Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon — provisional edition, scientific theme under validation by the Scientific Committee.
2–5December 2026
Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé
4 days
Registration feesUntil 15 November 2026
- SOGOC Member75,000FCFA
- Non-member125,000FCFA
- Resident / Intern35,000FCFA
- Student20,000FCFA
Relive our editions
Past congresses
Directory & map
Find a gynecologist near you
An interactive map to identify SOGOC-registered gynecologists-obstetricians in every city and region of Cameroon. Open to all.
12Practitioners
6Regions
7Cities covered
Interactive map of Cameroon · 12
Reproductive health FAQ
Your questions, our answers
SOGOC gynecologists-obstetricians answer the most frequent questions from the public.
Governance
The executive board
Committed professionals for women's health in Cameroon.
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Pr. Emile Télesphore MBOUDOU
President
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director General of the Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital of Douala (HGOPED). A recognized leader in reproductive health in Cameroon and Central Africa, he chairs SOGOC and represents the society before national and international bodies (FIGO, SAGO).
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Poste à pourvoir — Vice-Président(e)
Vice-President
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Secrétaire Général(e)
Secretary General
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Secrétaire Général(e) adjoint(e)
Deputy Secretary General
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Trésorier(ère)
Treasurer
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Trésorier(ère) adjoint(e)
Deputy Treasurer
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Membre senior (1)
Senior Member
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Membre senior (2)
Senior Member
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Pr. Emile Télesphore MBOUDOU
President
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director General of the Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital of Douala (HGOPED). A recognized leader in reproductive health in Cameroon and Central Africa, he chairs SOGOC and represents the society before national and international bodies (FIGO, SAGO).
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Poste à pourvoir — Vice-Président(e)
Vice-President
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
SG
Poste à pourvoir — Secrétaire Général(e)
Secretary General
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
GA
Poste à pourvoir — Secrétaire Général(e) adjoint(e)
Deputy Secretary General
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Trésorier(ère)
Treasurer
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Trésorier(ère) adjoint(e)
Deputy Treasurer
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Membre senior (1)
Senior Member
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
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Poste à pourvoir — Membre senior (2)
Senior Member
Appointment in progress — details will be published soon.
Our partners
They support us
Institutions, laboratories and companies committed alongside SOGOC.
FIGO — International Federation of Gynecology and ObstetricsSAGO — Société Africaine des Gynécologues-ObstétriciensCNGOF — Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens FrançaisMINSANTE — Ministère de la Santé PubliqueMINPROFF — Ministère de la Promotion de la Femme et de la FamilleOMS Cameroun — Organisation Mondiale de la SantéUNFPA CamerounUNICEF CamerounONMC — Ordre National des Médecins du CamerounACMS — Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing SocialCAMNAFAW — Cameroon National Association for Family WelfareGynécologie Sans Frontières (GSF)FIGO — International Federation of Gynecology and ObstetricsSAGO — Société Africaine des Gynécologues-ObstétriciensCNGOF — Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens FrançaisMINSANTE — Ministère de la Santé PubliqueMINPROFF — Ministère de la Promotion de la Femme et de la FamilleOMS Cameroun — Organisation Mondiale de la SantéUNFPA CamerounUNICEF CamerounONMC — Ordre National des Médecins du CamerounACMS — Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing SocialCAMNAFAW — Cameroon National Association for Family WelfareGynécologie Sans Frontières (GSF)