In a remarkable milestone, Professor Wilfred Fon Mbacham recently chaired his fourth Board of Trustees meeting for the Malaria Consortium, UK, in the United Kingdom marking a full year of his leadership at this prestigious organization. The Malaria Consortium stands as the world’s largest charity dedicated to malaria elimination, and Prof. Mbacham’s role at its helm underscores his significant contribution to global health leadership.
Reflecting on this achievement, Prof. Mbacham expressed a profound sense of honor and gratitude. “I feel honored and thankful to God that with all that I have gathered as experience, I am in a position to render service in saving millions of lives of children and mothers,” he stated. His words are characterized by a deep-seated commitment to saving lives, particularly those of children and mothers in malaria-endemic regions across the globe.
Prof. Mbacham’s journey to this pivotal role is as impressive as it is inspiring. A Titular Professor of Public Health Biotechnology, his academic credentials are formidable. He holds a Doctorat de Specialité in Molecular Parasitology from the University of Yaoundé I and a Doctor of Science Degree in Tropical Public Health from Harvard University School of Public Health. His research focuses on host and pathogen genomics and the intricate interplay between communicable and non-communicable diseases, with inflammation as a unifying theme.
Throughout his career, Prof. Mbacham has worn many hats. He currently coordinates the graduate program unit in Life Sciences and the Biology of organisms at the University of Yaoundé I. His mentorship has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of scientists, having supervised over 110 Masters and 10 MD level students, as well as 25 PhDs.
Professor Mbacham’s influence extends far beyond the classroom. His prolific academic output includes more than 250 publications, spanning scientific articles, book chapters, and manuals. He has significantly contributed to the global knowledge base in his field. His expertise and leadership has been recognized through fellowships in prestigious academic bodies, including the Cameroon Academy of Sciences, the African Academy of Sciences, and The World Academy of Sciences.
In 2021, he founded the Fobang Institutes for Innovations in Science and Technology (FINISTECH), further cementing his commitment to advancing scientific research and education.
His leadership extends to crucial ethical considerations in research. Prof. Mbacham chairs Cameroon’s National Ethics Committee for Research Involving Humans, ensuring that scientific progress is achieved responsibly and ethically.
As Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Malaria Consortium, UK, Prof. Mbacham brings his wealth of experience and passion for public health to the global stage. His leadership promises to drive forward the organization’s mission, bringing hope and a brighter future to millions affected by malaria worldwide.
Prof. Mbacham’s journey exemplifies the power of dedicated scholarship, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to improving global health. As he continues to guide the Malaria Consortium, his work serves as an inspiration to current and future generations of scientists and public health practitioners.
Professor Mbacham Wilfred brings over 30 years of distinguished experience in scientific research and academic leadership as President of FINISTECH University. His groundbreaking research focuses on pharmacogenomics, the molecular epidemiology of drug resistance in infectious diseases, and the critical intersection between communicable and non-communicable diseases. As Executive Director of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria and principal investigator for the MARCAD consortium, Professor Mbacham has championed scientific advancement throughout West and Central Africa. His innovative “Pro-P.A.S.T.E.U.R.” educational philosophy has transformed tertiary education by professionalizing planning actions in science and technology. A Fellow of the Cameroon and African Academies of Sciences with over 150 publications, Professor Mbacham has secured significant international funding for research and capacity building, including EU-funded projects that have trained dozens of African and European researchers. His exceptional contributions were recognized with the 2017 World Academy of Science Prize for popularising and promoting science and technology in sub-Saharan Africa.
Studied Law and Interpretation. Was a journalist and Animator at Cameroon Radio and Television and Served as Translator/Interpreter at the National Assemblies of Cameroon. Served as an interpreter in the War Crimes Tribunal Arusha and continues in the same function at the ICC, the Hague.
Empowerment and Transformation for All (NewSETA). He is a co-founder and the immediate former Chair of the African Movement for Democracy (AMD). Ateki was a Hurford Fellow at the World Movement for Democracy, Washington DC in 2016, and a Draper Hills Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, Stanford University, USA, in 2019. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the World Youth Movement for Democracy and was one of 11 African youths to debate President Emmanuel Macron at the New Africa-France Summit in Montpelier, in October, 2021
Holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Library Sciences from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and a Bachelor of Library Science from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Executive Director of EISERVI – Education Information Services International. Member of International Advisory Board of Book Aid International and Previously lnformation Services Manager at the British Council Cameroon. Actively engaged in the development of Library and information services across the primary to the tertiary academic sectors of Cameroon.
Rev Dr Ngome Elias attended the University of Dschang and the Cameroon Faculty of Evangelical Theology (FACTEC), where he obtained a degree in Agricultural Engineering (AE), a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a Master of Theology (MTH), and a PhD in theology and intercultural studies. He currently serves as the resident coordinator of the English Division of FACTEC and as the Cameroon Centre Region coordinator of Telio University Minnesota, T-Net Training of Pastors. His expertise lies in using agriculture as a tool for evangelism.
He earned his medical degrees in Nigeria, Kenya, and the UK. He runs the Nasah & Partners Practice at Dipple Medical Centre in Wickford, Essex, UK. He is a general practitioner specializing in providing services related to diagnostic and screening procedures, family planning, maternity and midwifery services, surgical procedures, and treatment of diseases, disorders, or injuries.
Studied Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Theatre for Communication, Education and Development. Served as Technical Adviser Ministry of Culture. Consultant for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Sensitisation UNAIDS, Sierra Leone and Theatre for Education Consultant, UNESCO Cameroon. Lecturer for Performing Arts at the Universities of Yaoundé I and Buea.
He holds an MSc and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Yaoundé I and currently works for Labyrinth Global Health Inc. as the Africa Regional Director & Senior Laboratory Technical Director. He is an expert in laboratory development, supervision and strengthening as well as in the implementation of Public Health research. He teaches and supervises students on One health and emergent pandemics at the University of Yaoundé I, as an Honorary Researcher for the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa.
Experienced English language educator, with experience as a TESOL teacher at Technical High School and as a Regional Pedagogic Inspector for Bilingualism. I have also, served as a Full Bright Fellow with the American Embassy and as a National Pedagogic Inspector for Bilingualism. Additionally, I am the author of English language textbooks and a coordinator at the Centre for Language Acquisition and Pedagogy (CLAPED).
Dr Ken Obenson is a pathologist in New Brunswick, Canada. He graduated in medicine from the University of Lagos (1987) and is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology and Forensic Pathology. He is also certified in Perinatal Pathology (France). The Horizon Health Network currently employs Dr. Obenson and serves as Chief Forensic Pathologist for the province of New Brunswick in Eastern Canada
Holds a PhD in Applied Economics and Food Security from Newcastle University. He has previously worked in the Centre for Rural Economy, at Newcastle University and in the Action Against Stunting Hub at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He part of the Perivoli Africa Research Centre and the Africa Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), at the University of Bristol, where he is actively engaged in research to advance the development of transformative care systems and economies for Africa.
Manka Gwei works at Citibank, she has risen along the ranks to Sub-Saharan Africa Franchise Governance Office; She served as Vice President; CFO – Cameroon, West and Central Africa Sub Cluster, Citibank Cameroon for 13 years; Business Finance Partner at Standard Chartered Bank; Senior Internal Auditor at All first Financial Inc. She is also teens teacher and is author of Christian books on teenage parenting.
A DVM from Nigeria, he is an Expert in Molecular Medical Microbiology with over 20 years of experience in animal disease surveillance and zoonosis. He acted as a visiting Postgraduate lecturer at the Biotechnology Center and also at the Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Y’dé 1. He is now an expert consultant at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, and a Steering Committee for Africa One Health Network member. Holds the position of Director General at LANAVET
