Tchechem Calvin
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Maternal Health
Qualifications
MD, CES, PhD (OB-GYN)
Research Interests
Dr. Tchechem Calvin is a highly accomplished Cameroonian physician, OB-GYN, and clinical expert with over 25 years of experience specialising in maternal, neonatal, and child health. He currently serves as the Head of Maternal Care Services at the Mother and Child Center of the Chantal Biya Foundation in Yaoundé, a leadership position he has held since 2001. Dr. Calvin is widely recognised as an expert in reproductive health, healthcare planning, and the clinical management and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT).
Throughout his career, Dr. Calvin has driven critical public health and clinical training initiatives across Cameroon. Since 2012, he has provided formative supervision for gynaecologists and midwives across healthcare facilities in the Center and West regions. He has acted as a primary trainer for the Ministry of Public Health, WHO, UNICEF, and EGPAF, leading regional workshops on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEONC), option B+ PMTCT services, and national antiretroviral (ARV) integration protocols. His early clinical career includes key service at the Main Maternity unit of the Yaoundé Central Hospital.
Dr. Calvin holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine, an advanced specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, which he completed with the highest distinction. His doctoral research focused on the role of lysosomes in the pathology of endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
Committed to continuous professional development, Dr. Calvin holds additional postgraduate certificates in healthcare management, health economics, and a Higher Studies Certificate (CES) in Health Informatics. He has completed specialised advanced international training at the Suzanne Mubarak Regional Centre in Egypt and the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute in China. Dr. Calvin is registered with both the National Order of Medical Doctors of Cameroon and the Cameroon Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians. He is trilingual, speaking Russian and French fluently, alongside a professional command of English.