_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: E-mail: nkwentip@gmail.com; Chem. Sci. Int. J., vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 33-46, 2023 Chemical Science International Journal Volume 32, Issue 5, Page 33-46, 2023; Article no.CSIJ.104741 ISSN: 2456-706X (Past name: American Chemical Science Journal, Past ISSN: 2249-0205) Heavy Metals Identification and Detection in Incinerated Bottom Ash from Biomedical Solid Waste in Selected Healthcare Facilities in Douala, Cameroon Nkwenti Peter a* , Etame Loe Gisele Marie a , Justin Djopnang b and Nnanga Nga a a Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, P.O. Box 2701, Douala, Cameroon. b Laboratory of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at Yabassi, University of Douala, P.O. Box 7236, Douala, Cameroon. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/CSJI/2023/v32i5858 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/104741 Received: 02/07/2023 Accepted: 12/08/2023 Published: 23/08/2023 ABSTRACT Aims: To identify and detect heavy metals in incinerated bottom ash of Biomedical Solid Waste in selected healthcare facilities in Douala, Cameroon. Study Design: Cross-sectional fieldwork and laboratory based study design approach that involved quantitative and qualitative data collection methods Original Research Article