The Yaoundé General Hospital (HGY) has formally denied allegations of organ trafficking. These allegations, relayed on social media and some online media outlets, were described as "false" by the hospital's management in a statement published on February 25, 2026.
The HGY's management expressed its "stupefaction" at the dissemination of this information, which it considers a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the institution and its staff. The hospital wished to reaffirm that its staff is composed of qualified professionals, subject to strict ethical and professional rules. The management also specified that the thanatopraxy service scrupulously respects the technical, health and ethical standards in force.
These accusations come in a context of increased sensitivity regarding health and death issues in hospital facilities. In September 2021, the Yaoundé Central Hospital had already faced similar allegations when a family accused the facility of removing organs from the body of a deceased young man. The Minister of Public Health then ordered an investigation.
The management of the Yaoundé General Hospital deplored that such allegations could fuel psychosis within families and discredit all hospital staff. It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a quality public service, exercised with professionalism and responsibility.
The case highlights the need for transparent communication and rigorous management of health services to maintain public confidence in medical institutions. Thorough investigations are often necessary to clarify the facts and reassure the public, as was the case in 2021 at the Yaoundé Central Hospital.
