Photo ( above) MICEI CEO Dr Henry Nkumbe taking part at the official opening ceremony of PROMOTE
( below) Forest Children team accompanied MICEI at PROMOTE in continuation of celebration of Day of African Child.
By Elias Ngalame
The MAGRABI ICO Cameroon Eye Institute, MICEI marked a significant presence at the 2026 governments organized economic exhibition dubbed PROMOTE with the celebration of Day of African Child 2026. The event also coincided with the celebration of the Day of the African Child, 2027.
Day of the African Child 2026.
The Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute organized a special ceremony to commemorate this day.
The historic Day at the premises of the hospital at Obak saw hundreds of children, staff and guests at the facility to celebrate the Day under the theme “”Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa”.
Besides free eye consultations for children , MICEI invited the famous Children of the Forest dancing group from the Northwest headed by Jato Sonita, animated and performed to entertain and uplift the spirits of the children.
“We ended by planting a symbolic tree where children visiting the facility can take shelter or rest in the near future. We are so grateful to the administration and staff of Magrabi especially the CEO Dr Henry Nkumbe for celebrating the African child in this exceptional way,” the group acknowledged.
Planting of trees and dance animation with the Forest Children were some major highlights of the celebration of Day of the African Child.
MAGRABI ICO CAMEROON EYE INSTITUTE, MICEI at PROMOTE 2026
The Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute was well represented at PROMOTE 2026. The team showcased specialist eye care services, highlighting why regular eye checks matter, and sensitizing the public on common eye diseases.
A short VIDEO presentation of the hospital by the communication officers, notes that the Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute, a world class eye care services provider in Cameroon is a rare example that has won national and international acclaim for its quality services.
Its high-quality eye care services that optimize health care is increasingly applauded, valued, trusted and cherished by the population of Yaounde and beyond including neighbouring countries.
For Valentin Ndi of MICEI it was a big pride for the eye care institute to be oresent at PROMOTE.
“ Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute (MICEI) is proude to be at PROMOTE 2026, taking place at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé,”
He notes that the event is more than an exhibition for them—it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with organizations, institutions, businesses, and development partners whose missions align with ours.
“We believe that collaboration is key to expanding access to quality eye care and creating lasting impact in our communities.
As we engage with stakeholders from across Cameroon, Africa, and beyond, we are looking forward to exploring partnerships that can help us reach more underserved populations, prevent avoidable blindness, and strengthen healthcare services. If your organization is passionate about health, social impact, community development, or corporate social responsibility, we would be delighted to connect and explore ways we can work together,” Ndi says.
The forest children who also accompanied MICEI at PROMOTE lauded their presence at the event and hailed their eye health care efforts.
“We are at Promote 2026 with the best Eye Hospital in Central Africa Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute . When you talk international standards and expertise, Magrabi got it all,” the forest children touted.
MICEI staff were active at PROMOTE presenting the different services offered by the Institute.
