Persons with Disabilities:Consultations are now free in all public hospitals in Cameroon
This is a major milestone for persons with disabilities in Cameroon. Through Joint Order No. 000004/AC/MINAS-MINFI-MINSANTE of November 5, 2026, the Government has made the waiver of consultation fees in public hospitals and health facilities effective.
The text is signed by three ministers: Ms. Pauline Irène Nguene, Minister of Social Affairs; Mr. Louis Paul Motaze, Minister of Finance; and Mr. Manaouda Malachie, Minister of Public Health.
Who is eligible?
Two cumulative conditions:
- Being a person with a disability with a potential permanent disability rate of at least 50%;
- Holding a valid National Disability Card issued by the Ministry in charge of Social Affairs.
How does it work?
It is simple: just present your National Disability Card at the relevant public hospital. No other consultation fees should be charged.
Where does it apply?
Everywhere, across all public hospitals:
- General Hospitals
- Central Hospitals and equivalent facilities
- Regional Hospitals and equivalent facilities
- District Hospitals
- Arrondissement Medical Centers (CMA)
- Integrated Health Centers (CSI)
- Outpatient Care Centers
Strict Monitoring
Each health facility must keep a register of the waivers granted. The services of MINAS, MINFI, and MINSANTE will ensure monitoring and evaluation, with a semi-annual report submitted to each minister.
The text also recalls that any fraudulent use of this facility is subject to penalties provided for by current regulations. Other facilities already granted to beneficiaries remain fully in force.
This measure materializes the 2010 law on the protection and promotion of persons with disabilities, as well as Article 30 of the 2026 Finance Law.
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✅ GOOD NEWS FREE consultations in ALL public hospitals for persons with disabilities! Conditions: Valid National Disability Card + disability rate of at least 50%. Simply present your card at the hospital. Joint Order of November 5, 2026 – MINAS / MINFI / MINSANTE