General Hospital, Former hospital and monument in Douala, Cameroon
The colonial structure features high ceilings, large windows, and symmetrical architecture designed by Henri Drees for optimal ventilation in tropical climate conditions.
Built in 1896 under German administration, the hospital initially served exclusively European patients, reflecting the period's segregation policies in healthcare services.
The building appears in Louis-Ferdinand Céline's novel 'Journey to the End of the Night', based on the author's experiences there during colonial times.
The former medical facility now houses administrative offices, including the Police Department and the Littoral Delegation of Culture in central Douala.
Named Nachtigal Hospital at its inception, the structure received two extensions during French administration in 1930, doubling its original size.
Location: Littoral
Inception: 1896
GPS coordinates: 4.04069,9.68447
Latest update: April 14, 2025 12:47
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