BADIWON CHARLES

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Badiwon Charles is an enthusiastic professional who takes great pride in his ability to successfully deliver and plan effectively in line with The Professional Ethics and Standard Operation Procedures, a researcher who is experience delving into issues and coming out with findings/ results. Badiwon is renowned for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients by maintaining a constant awareness of all issues relating to their health and public health issues. He is currently pursuing a PhD programme in Clinical Microbiology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He has been lecturing in the Bolgatanga Technical University since 1st October, 2021. He holds a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Mphil in Clinical Microbiology and a final year Candidate in Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Microbiology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He is an assistant lecturer who has supervised many Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (BSC.) students’ project works. He is currently the Acting head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science. He has served in diverse committees. Badiwon Charles attended training workshops on Refresher Training in Malaria Diagnostics and External Competency Assessment in Malaria Microscopy organized by the National Malaria Control Programme in Sunyani, Strengthening the Health System of Ghana through capacity building of Physician Assistants and Biomedical Scientists in Kintampo organized by College of Health and University of Utah, Sysmex General Customers Training KX-21N in Kumasi, Quality Assurance in Tuberculosis Microscopy in Korle-Bu, Accra.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  1. 2012 -2014 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Mater of Philosophy (Mphil) Clinical Microbiology
    2. <li2008-2011 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology BSC Medical Laboratory Technology
  2. 2006-2007 School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
  3. 2001-2004 School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology


RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  1. Class management
  2. Examination preparation
  3. Career guidance.
  4. Field Research/publication
  5. Data analysis and handling Advocacy


PUBLICATIONS

  1. Badiwon Charles, Bhavana Singh, Patrick Feglo, Yusif Mubarik, Paul Ntiamoah, Evans A. Owusu, Sandra A. Awugah, Sanjeev Singh (2025). Immunological and haematological profiles of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Ahafo Region. Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. C, Physiology and Molecular Biology, 17(1), 141-152
  2. Badiwon Charles, Bhavana Singh, Ayimbire Abonuusum, Patrick Feglo, Yusif Mubarik, Sanjeev Singh (2025): Haematological and Inflammatory-Associated Cytokine Profiles of Gastrointestinal Parasite-Infected Individuals in The Ahafo Region of Ghana. Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, G. Microbiology 17 (1), 203-216, 2025
  3. Halidu MA, Ayimbire A, Badiwon C, Abeba T, John HE (2024): Effect of synthetic and organic insecticide on chemical composition and in-vitro gas production of cowpea haulms. Science and Development. 9, (1), 42-55. ISSN: 2821-9007 (Online)


NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OR ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

  1. Good partnering relationship with colleagues leading to implementation of effective activities.
  2. Effective collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Programme in External Quality Assurance and proper diagnostic procedures.
  3. Effective collaboration and advocacy with the National Malaria Control Programme to ensure effective diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
  4. Introduction of Culture and Sensitivity Testing of microorganisms and. the use of Haematology and Chemistry Analysers in the Government Hospital, Atebubu.
  5. Introduction of Culture and Sensitivity Testing of microorganisms at the Department Of Medical Laboratory Science in the Bolgatanga Technical University.