February 10, 2016 – The Iya Foundation held a press conference and check giving ceremony at the Buea Regional Hemodialysis Clinic where a total of almost 5million francs cfa ($8200) was donated through The Iya Foundation Global Dialysis Initiative – Vascular Surgery Program. Ten Kidney Failure patients will benefit from this grant, which will allow them to get the very vital Vascular Surgery for their much needed dialysis therapies. As part of this grant, these patients will also be able to get the mandatory Epo supplement that goes with treatment. Thanks to the partnership of OGCEYOD Cameroon under Mr. Elvis Wepngong, Ms. Trypheana Ndifor, coordinator of the project, and the full support of the Clinic, Regional Health Delegate Dr. Mbome, Dr. T, and the president of the Association of Dialysis patients in Buea, Mr. Tambe George. Special thanks to all who showed up, especially the patient’s, the dialysis clinic staff, and the media houses who will help echo this desperate need in our communities and society as a whole.