Akoachere Jane Francis
Jane Francis Akoachere | |
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| Born | Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere Buea, Cameroon |
| Alma mater | University of Buea; Fulbright Scholar at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
| Occupations | Microbiologist, academic |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Employer | University of Buea |
| Known for | Research on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, public health |
| Title | Professor of Microbiology |
Jane Francis Akoachere (also published as Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere) is a Cameroonian microbiologist, public health researcher, and academic whose career spans over two decades. She is a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology at the University of Buea and has conducted extensive research on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food and water safety, and public health issues in Cameroon.[1]
Early life and education
Akoachere was born in Buea, Cameroon, where she later pursued her higher education. Early in her academic career she was awarded a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program grant which enabled her to conduct research as a lecturer at the *University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee* from September 2005 to June 2006.[2]
She completed her advanced academic training in microbiology, environmental health, and related biomedical sciences, later rising through the academic ranks at the University of Buea where she has held various teaching and research roles.[1]
Academic career
Akoachere is a professor of microbiology in the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology at the University of Buea, Cameroon. Her research spans multiple facets of infectious disease epidemiology, environmental microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and water and food safety.[1]
Her areas of research include:
- Bacterial contamination of water sources and public health implications in Cameroonian cities.[3]
- Determinants of vacuum-transmissible infections, such as cholera in health districts of Cameroon.[4]
- Community knowledge and practices regarding neglected tropical diseases such as Buruli ulcer.[5]
Additionally, she has contributed to research on urinary tract infections in children, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and co-infections involving malaria, HIV, and intestinal parasites.[6]
Public health research and contributions
Throughout her academic career, Akoachere has co-authored numerous empirical studies on public health issues impacting Cameroon and Sub-Saharan Africa, often emphasizing practical infection control, microbial ecology, and antibiotic resistance.[7]
Her work investigating bacterial pathogens in healthcare settings and risk factors for wound infections in the Buea health district demonstrated the high prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, raising awareness of infection control needs in clinical contexts.[8]
Administrative and leadership roles
In addition to her research, Akoachere has served in **academic leadership** within the Faculty of Science at the University of Buea, contributing to **curriculum development, postgraduate teaching, and postgraduate research supervision**.[9]
She has also participated in scientific committees for national and international conferences, contributing to the development of bioscience research and professional networks in Cameroon.[10]
Selected chronology
- 2005–2006— Fulbright Visiting Scholar, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA[2]
- 2014-05-02— Publication on wound infection and antimicrobial resistance in Buea health facilities[8]
- 2016-05-26 — Co-authored study on Buruli ulcer transmission and practices[5]
- 2023-10-17— Co-authored paper on malaria, HIV, and intestinal co-infections in adult patients[6]
See also
- University of Buea
- Microbiology in Cameroon
References
- 1 2 3 "Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- 1 2 "Jane Francis Akoachere". Fulbright Scholar Program. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Bacterial indicators of pollution of the Douala lagoon, Cameroon: public health implications". Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Determinants of Full Dose of Oral Cholera Vaccine Uptake in Tiko and Limbe Health Districts" (PDF). International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. October 2023. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- 1 2 "A Community Based Study on the Mode of Transmission, Prevention and Treatment of Buruli Ulcers in Southwest Cameroon". PLOS ONE. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- 1 2 "Malaria, HIV, and Intestinal Coccidian Parasites Mixed-Infections in Adult Patients in the Fundong Health District". International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Antimicrobial resistance from a one health perspective in Cameroon". DOAJ. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- 1 2 "Risk factors for wound infection in health care facilities in Buea, Cameroon". Pan African Medical Journal. 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Professor Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere". CCoEARS. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ↑ "Republic of Cameroon CBS Scientific Committee" (PDF). Cameroun Biosciences Society. Retrieved 2026-03-02.