AFR/RC36/R10:
The Regional Committee,
Having been informed of the disaster that occurred on 21 August 1986 at Lake Nyos in North-West Cameroon, where an emission of poisonous gas caused considerable losses, particularly in human lives;
Considering that, according to the experts’ reports, there is a potential danger that the phenomenon may recur,
1. EXPRESSES its deep sympathy to the people and Government of Cameroon for the incalculable harm done to the stricken communities;
2. COMMENDS the government of Cameroon on the efficacy with which assistance was provided to the disaster victims;
3. APPRECIATES the rapidity which the international community and friendly countries responded to the appeal made by the Cameroon authorities;
4. TAKES NOTE with gratification of the measures taken by the Regional Director in support of the efforts of the government of Cameroon;
5. REQUESTS the Regional Director to:
(i) keep a close watch on the situation and continue to accord maximum WHO support to the Government of Cameroon;
(ii) transmit this resolution to the Government and people of Cameroon.
September 1986, 36, 17
