Overall Objective:

To provide a quality uninterrupted healthcare service at St John of God’s Clinic in Boko, Douala.

This project meets the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7 – Affordable & Clean Energy Goal

Specific Objectives: 

To source and install solar panels to power the St John of God’s Clinic Boko. To reduce the breakdown of medical equipment due to an unstable electricity supply   To train 2 people in  the operation and maintenance of the solar panels.

Project Deliverables:

36 solar panels, each producing 260 watts of energy will be fitted on the roof of the St John of God Boko Health Clinic. 3 staff trained in the operation and maintenance of the solar panels.

Expected Benefits:

A better health service for all staff and patients as all the departments will be functioning more effectively including the Lab, vaccine and medicine storage and ante and post-natal clinic   A 30% reduction in mortality is expected as the Emergency and Triage departments will be functioning effectively at all times. 

A reliable power supply ensures that the core systems for the management of the hospital can function effectively   At least a 50% reduction in electricity costs and thus increased funds for other healthcare services.