Cameroon had 16 coronavirus cases on March 23 , 2020 , as announced by the Minister of Public Health , Dr. Malachie Manaouda .
The Minister of Public Health , Dr Malachie Manaouda , revealed on March 23 that among the 16 cases tested positive that morning , 9 were from Douala , 6 in Yaoundé , and one in Bafoussam .