Wednesday 24 September 2008 marked a historic ceremony at the Noordeinde Palace of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, following the presentation of the credentials of the new and only Cameroonian female Ambassador worldwide: Her Excellency Madame Odette Melono.
The 48-year old mother of three, endorses the fight against malaria in her own country, to protect young children and pregnant women.
H.E. Melono: “ Malaria is endemic in my country, especially in the rural areas. I think Drive Against Malaria is doing a great job in Cameroon which I embrace. A permanent base is now important for the Drive.”
The new Ambassador of Cameroon in The Hague supports the Drive Against Malaria to set up a NGO base in Cameroon. This country is also from high importants for DAM due to the geographical location between other West African countries like Nigeria, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Gabon and the Congo. Countries who need support in malaria prevention.
Most goods arrive via the port in Cameroon. Therefore a permanent base for DAM in Cameroon is essential.
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