Mission
To work closely with the Government of Cameroon (Ministry of Public Health and other ministries) and with health institutions and public and private partners in the field of reproductive health.
The Society
Founded in 1980, the Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon (SOGOC) is a non-political, independent and non-profit organization. It gathers specialists committed to reproductive, maternal and neonatal health in Cameroon and the sub-region.
About us
A learned society serving women’s health for 46 years
Founding member of SAGO and national member of FIGO, SOGOC unites a medical community committed to sustainably improving the quality of women’s health care in Cameroon and Central Africa.
Vision
Optimum reproductive medical care is available, accessible and affordable to all.
Values
Independence, professional ethics, scientific rigor, collegial solidarity and a tireless commitment to women’s health — at the heart of every action we take.
Key figures
SOGOC at a glance
300
members
10
regions covered
46
years of engagement
32
events per year
What we stand for every day
From training practitioners to institutional advocacy, our missions shape our daily action on the ground.
Continuing education & excellence
Promoting excellence in OB-GYN practice in Cameroon through continuing education: annual congresses, regional seminars and technical workshops.
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Research & advocacy
Supporting Cameroonian clinical research and carrying the voice of OB-GYNs in public health policies, fighting against maternal and neonatal mortality.
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Women’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 moreThe Board
The Executive Board
A team elected by the General Assembly of members, guardian of association life and of strategic direction.
Pr. Emile Télesphore MBOUDOU
President
Full Professor. President of SOGOC since 2022. Past President of the CTS Medicine, Pharmacy, Odontostomatology and Veterinary Medicine (CAMES). Chief Executive Officer of the Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Douala. Officer of the National Order of Merit of Cameroon.
Dr TSINGAING KAMGAING Jacques
First Vice-President
Gynaecologist-obstetrician, specialist in Assisted Reproductive Technology (UroGyn Clinic, Douala). 2nd Vice-President of SOGOC (2012–2022), 1st Vice-President since 2022.
Dr EKO EKO Filbert
Second Vice-President
Reproductive public health expert, public health administrator. 27 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy.
Dr Darolles MWADJIE
Secretary General
Obstetrician-gynaecologist. Fertility and assisted reproductive technology, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Douala. Secretary General of SOGOC since 2022.
Dr NGASSAM Anny épse TAGNE
Deputy Secretary General
Gynaecologist-obstetrician specialising in infertility/ART and the treatment of precancerous cervical lesions. Assistant Lecturer at the University of Yaoundé I, Head of the Gynaecological Emergency University Unit at CHRACERH, Head of the Medical & Social Centre of the University of Yaoundé I.
Pr TCHENTE NGUEFACK Charlotte
Treasurer
Full Professor, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMSP), University of Douala. Coordinator of the OB-GYN specialisation programme at FMSP. Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and the Mother-and-Child Department at Douala General Hospital.
Dr Florent FOUELIFACK
Trésorier Adjoint
Pr LEKE Robert J.I.
Immediate Past President
Professor Emeritus in obstetrics and gynaecology. President of SOGOC from 1995 to 2022. Teacher and trainer in reproductive health, international consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology. Commander of the Order of Valour of Cameroon.
Pr. Emile Télesphore MBOUDOU
President
Full Professor. President of SOGOC since 2022. Past President of the CTS Medicine, Pharmacy, Odontostomatology and Veterinary Medicine (CAMES). Chief Executive Officer of the Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Douala. Officer of the National Order of Merit of Cameroon.
Dr TSINGAING KAMGAING Jacques
First Vice-President
Gynaecologist-obstetrician, specialist in Assisted Reproductive Technology (UroGyn Clinic, Douala). 2nd Vice-President of SOGOC (2012–2022), 1st Vice-President since 2022.
Dr EKO EKO Filbert
Second Vice-President
Reproductive public health expert, public health administrator. 27 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy.
Dr Darolles MWADJIE
Secretary General
Obstetrician-gynaecologist. Fertility and assisted reproductive technology, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Douala. Secretary General of SOGOC since 2022.
Dr NGASSAM Anny épse TAGNE
Deputy Secretary General
Gynaecologist-obstetrician specialising in infertility/ART and the treatment of precancerous cervical lesions. Assistant Lecturer at the University of Yaoundé I, Head of the Gynaecological Emergency University Unit at CHRACERH, Head of the Medical & Social Centre of the University of Yaoundé I.
Pr TCHENTE NGUEFACK Charlotte
Treasurer
Full Professor, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMSP), University of Douala. Coordinator of the OB-GYN specialisation programme at FMSP. Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and the Mother-and-Child Department at Douala General Hospital.
Dr Florent FOUELIFACK
Trésorier Adjoint
Pr LEKE Robert J.I.
Immediate Past President
Professor Emeritus in obstetrics and gynaecology. President of SOGOC from 1995 to 2022. Teacher and trainer in reproductive health, international consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology. Commander of the Order of Valour of Cameroon.
Affiliations
Our institutional partners
SOGOC is affiliated with several national and international organizations.
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