Marthe Zambo and Nguea Laroute : Gov’t Offers Assistance to Sick Musicians

The Ministry of Arts and Culture (Minac) has offered financial assistance to some sick artistes to help them foot their health bills. The money was handed over to the artistes in their homes in Douala over the weekend by the Inspector General number one, in the Ministry of Arts and Culture, Theophile Eyango. Handing over the money to Marthe Zambo and Nguea La route, Theophile Eyango said the gesture was in response to request for financial assistance made by both artistes and following news of the aggravation of their illnesses. He wished them a quick recovery and the wish to see them perform again to the joy of Cameroonians.
A feeble looking Marthe Zambo, unable to sit up right or stand without assistance, offered gratitude to the Minister of Arts and Culture saying the undisclosed amount received from government, will contribute in footing her health bill which stands at FCFA750,000. According to her doctor, Fogne Philippe, Marthe Zambo is suffering from a metabolic illness since one year ago. She is also suffering from a cyst fibroses at the level of the uterus that demands surgery. He says after the surgery, Marthe Zambo’s recovery will be slow given her age and level of illness.
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