Some linking attributes between the cities of Kumbo and La Crosse include:

• Similar population size
• English speaking
• Hilly topography
• Medical facilities - two hospitals including international medical personnel exchanges; a cardiac center at St. Elizabeth's with potential interchange with our local medical centers.
• Current, established relationships and exchange with Western Technical College staff in the Dental and Computer Programs as well as established exchanges with the Nursing Program at Viterbo University.
• Current and ongoing relationships/support with the La Crosse Friends of Cameroon re: encompassing medical technical support project in Shisong (Kumbo and beyond)
• Ongoing courses taught in Shisong by faculty and staff at Viterbo/St. Rose Convent.
• Ongoing La Crosse meetings attended by Cameroonian Franciscan religious for the furthering of medical needs support and human resource development etc...
• Current Cameroonian students attending Viterbo through the FSPA connection.

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