Medical Corps Loses Icon

Dr Daniel Muna died in Douala on Sunday, July 12 after a protracted illness.

The medical corps of Cameroon has lost an icon. Dr Daniel Muna, who died in Douala on July 12, was the president of the Cameroon National Medical Council. Dr Daniel Muna, first son of former Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Solomon Tande Muna, and a seasoned surgeon, died after a protracted illness. It is said the late surgeon has been sick for about three years.
Dr Muna, during his stay on earth left indelible foot prints on the sand of the medical sphere. He held so many posts of responsibility, including president of the National Medical Council, where he served for two years. During his reign, he established a list of 3500 medical doctors in Cameroon; got a structure for the association, instilled discipline, among others. That apart, the late Dr Daniel Muna will be remembered because of his legacy, the Polyclinic and polyclinic annex in Bonanjo. The clinic which was created in 1981 has left remarkable records in Douala and abroad.
One of his staff at the polyclinic Bonanjo annex, Dr Dopgima Fofung, said the late doctor was simple, down to earth and hardworking. He said if any doctor misbehaved, he would not bully but call him to order in a gentle and understanding manner. Dr Fofung added that while Dr Muna was ill, there was continuity in the clinic and the greatest challenge they have now that he is no more, is to maintain the clinic and improve on it.
Late Muna was an ex-student of Sasse College; he studied Medicine in the United States of America, where he specialised as a surgeon. He was elected president of the Cameroon National Medical Order, taking over from Dr René Essomba, a position which he had a double mandate. Dr Daniel Muna was also the president of the Solomon Tande Muna Foundation. He was married and had children.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO