REV. CHRISTOPHER YAW DUMEVI

Rev. Christopher Yaw Dumevi is a dedicated Medical Microbiologist and a full-time Lecturer at the School of Medical Sciences (SMS), Central University, Ghana. As proven research leader, he leverages expertise in molecular diagnostics and parasitology to bridge groundbreaking academic research with student mentorship.

Currently a PhD Candidate in Medical Microbiology at the University of Ghana Medical School, his doctoral research tackles the pressing challenge of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, drug resistance and genetic diversity. His research portfolio is distinguished by significant, policy-relevant publications, including pivotal studies on intestinal parasites in Ghanaian schoolchildren. He has also authored comprehensive scoping and systematic reviews on giardiasis, strongyloidiasis, and schistosomiasis, and provided critical analysis of the public health impacts of the 2023 controlled spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.

At Central University, Rev. Dumevi channels this expertise into the classroom and beyond, teaching Microbiology-related courses in the Schools of Medical Sciences, and Nursing & Midwifery, and having supervised over 30 undergraduate research theses. His commitment to academic leadership is demonstrated through his active role on curriculum development committees and his former presidency of the University of Ghana’s Graduate Students’ Association (GRASAG), Korle-Bu Chapter (2022-2023).

Rev. Dumevi holds a BSc in Natural Resource Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (2012), a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource & Strategic Management from the Graduate Training Institute, Legon (2012), Diploma in Biblical Studies from now Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2011), Teacher’s Cert “A’’ from Jasikan Teacher Training College (2004). He is an old student of Akwamuman Secondary School, Akosombo where he studied General Science between 1998-2000. He is an active member of several prestigious societies, including the Ghana Science Association, the American Society of Parasitologists, and Parasites Without Borders, reflecting his standing in the global scientific community.

Basic Information:

Name: Rev. Christopher Yaw Dumevi
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Physician Assistantship Studies/School of Medical Sciences
Institutional Email: cdumevi@central.edu.gh
Office Location: Room 6, Food Plaza, PA Department, Miotso Campus

Academic Qualifications/Education

M.Phil., Microbiology, University of Ghana, 2017
BSc., Natural Resource Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 2012

Research Interests:

Publications

Journal Articles:

C. Y. Dumevi, G. B. Kyei, P. B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, J. P. Kretchy, I. Ayi, and P. F. Ayeh-Kumi, “Schistosomiasis Interventions in Africa: Assessment and Systematic Review,” Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2025, no. 1, p. 2125107, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1155/japr/2125107

C. Y. Dumevi, I. N. A. Aryee, P. N. A. Baddoo, J. J. Asiamah, E. K. Vicar, J. P. Kretchy, and P. F. Ayeh‐Kumi, “Human Giardiasis in Ghana–A Scoping Review of Studies From 2004 to 2024,” Health Science Reports, vol. 8, no. 5, p. e70822, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70822 

C. Y. Dumevi, J. P. Kretchy, P. B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, I. Ayi, and P. F. Ayeh-Kumi, “Human Strongyloidiasis in Ghana: A scoping review of prevalence and geographic distribution (2003–2023),” Health Sciences Investigations Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 1157-1169, 2025, https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2025.6.7.1.1157-1169

C. Y. Dumevi, V. Dumevi, F. C. Kotey, E. Afutu, R. Aryee, C. Y. Agede, and P. F. Ayeh-Kumi, “Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Amoebiasis Among Asymptomatic School Children in the Ho Municipality, South‐Eastern Ghana,” International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, vol. 45, no. 7, pp. 214-225, 2024, https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71575 C. Y. Dumevi, C. M. Owusu-Asenso, B. D. Amoah, J. J. Asiamah, E. K. Vicar, J. P. Kretchy, and P. F. Ayeh-Kumi, “Spillage of Akosombo and Kpong Dams in Ghana: Perspectives on Public Health Impacts on Affected Populations and Proposed Mitigation Strategies,” International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, vol. 45, no. 7, pp. 10-9734, 2024, https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71560. 

Book Chapter

Kretchy, J.P., Asiamah, J.J., Dumevi, C.Y., et al. “Exposure pathways to faecal pollution in urban environments: health implications, and the adoption of one-health mitigation strategies in low-and middle-income countries”. InTechOpen Publishing Company, 2024. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1007149 

Professional Memberships

Undergraduate Courses Taught

Outreach and Engagement

Additional Roles / Responsibilities

Personal Website / Profile Link

ORCID no: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0008-9237-761X

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher-Dumevi-3

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-yaw-dumevi-a08368121/

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=christopher+yaw+dumevi&btnG=

Contact: details:

cdumevi@central.edu.gh