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Momordica foetida, a medicinal plant from the Cucurbitaceae family, has been traditionally used across tropicalAfrica for its therapeutic properties. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of extracts fromdifferent parts of Momordica foetida (leaves, stems, and fruits) against common bacterial pathogens and analyzetheir phytochemical composition. The extraction process involved cold water, hot water, and ethanol methods.Antibiotic susceptibility testing and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays were conducted againstStaphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Phytochemicalscreening was performed to identify the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, quinolones, terpenoids, andsaponins. Results showed significant antibacterial activity of ethanol stem extract against Staphylococcus aureus.Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds across all extracts. The findingssuggest the potential of Momordica foetida as a source of antibacterial agents, particularly against Staphylococcusaureus infections.