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Monographic Study Nguti CouncilThe situation of medical personnel generally speaking is very deplorable indeed.Mbetta has a Catholic Mission Health Center with 4 Nurses and a hydro plant to serve theirelectricity needs. Ayong has 2 Nurses and a Midwife while Etodi has only 1 State RegisteredNurse. Tabongwa has a Nurse Aid and a Midwife. In Njungo, there is 1 State Registered Nurse, 2Nurses and 1 Pharmacy Attendant.5.2.3.5 Consultations 2008The table below show the prevailing situation of Malaria and HIV/AIDS.Table 35: Malaria and HIV/AIDS consultations 2007 and 2008Health Malaria related HIV/AIDS relatedEstablishment Consultations ConsultationsMedically AssistedBirths2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008Health Centre - - - - - -NgutiST John of God 317 71General1104 768 214 241 255 228HospitalManyemenSource: Hospital Documents, 20085.2.4 Sport Infrastructure and Recreational FacilitiesSporting activities found in Nguti include football and Handball. These activities are carried outin schools and during inter village games which take place when students are on holidays.However, infrastructure for these sporting activities is found only in the school premises.There are also few facilities like a Council library, which need renovation, Video houses (3) anddrinking Spots for entertainment.5.2.5 Hotel and Catering InfrastructureTable 36: Hotel Infrastructure.Name of Hotel Location Remark Owner Capacity (no ofrooms)Bermas Nguti Average Private 6St John Guest Nguti Good St John of God 20HouseCommunityGreen Castel Nguti Average Private 5Coconut INN Nguti Average Private 7The Best INN Manyemen Average Private 04Source: Field survey, 2009These structures are largely under utilized due to their poor state and the absence of water andelectricity. Only St. John of God Guest House receives visitors on a regular basisThere are several eating houses that sell food (especially bush meat) in Manyemen and Ngutitowns, reason why they are the major stopovers for travellers between Kumba and Mamfe.49