General Consultations & Medical Emergencies

At City Medical Center Douala, we believe that quality healthcare starts with a strong doctor-patient relationship. Our General Consultations are designed for patients of all ages—from infants to seniors—providing a medical home where your everyday health concerns are heard, diagnosed, and treated with respect and expertise.
What our general consultations cover:
Acute Illness Care: Fast diagnosis and treatment for common illnesses like colds, flu, sore throats, ear infections, stomach bugs, and fevers.
Chronic Disease Management: Expert, long-term care for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and high cholesterol—including medication reviews, lifestyle advice, and regular monitoring.
Preventive & Wellness Care: Annual physical exams, vaccination updates (children & adults), nutritional counseling, weight management, and stress reduction strategies.
Mental Health First Aid: Initial assessment for anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders, with referrals to specialist support if needed.
School & Corporate Health: Sports physicals, pre-employment checkups, and return-to-work medical certificates.
Travel Medicine: Pre-travel risk assessment and required vaccines for safe international travel.
Why choose our general consultation service?
Short wait times – same-day appointments often available.
Multilingual team – consultations in English, French, and Pidgin.
On-site lab & imaging – get blood tests, X-rays, or ultrasound without leaving the building.
Insurance-friendly – we work with most major local and international insurers.

Medical Emergencies: When Minutes Matter
Emergencies are unpredictable, but our response is not. The Emergency Unit at City Medical Center is open 24/7, 365 days a year, staffed by experienced emergency physicians and trauma nurses ready to handle critical situations with speed and precision.
We treat all urgent conditions including:

Category
Examples of emergencies we manage
Trauma & Injuries
Fractures, dislocations, deep cuts, head injuries, burns, sports accidents
Medical Crises
Heart attack symptoms, stroke, severe asthma attack, diabetic emergency, seizure
Pediatric Urgencies
High fever in infants, dehydration, breathing difficulty, severe allergic reaction
Surgical Emergencies
Acute abdominal pain, appendicitis, hernia complications, bleeding
Environmental & Toxins
Heatstroke, food poisoning, drug reactions, accidental poisoning
Our emergency promise to you:
Ambulance service available 24/7 – Call us immediately for rapid on-site stabilisation and transport.
Triage within 5 minutes – A qualified nurse will assess your severity the moment you arrive.
On-site resuscitation bay – Fully equipped for cardiac arrests, severe bleeding, or respiratory failure.
Rapid diagnostics – Bedside ECG, portable X-ray, and stat lab tests (results in under 1 hour for critical markers).
Direct admission pathway – No delays; if you need hospitalisation, we move you straight from emergency to the appropriate ward.
Language never a barrier – Your emergency can be explained in English, French, or Pidgin.