A5057150370- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Human Resource and Talent Management
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Ghana Wildlife Society
2021-2022
Ghana Communication Technology University
2022
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
2018
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2018
A dose of 30 mg/kg azithromycin is recommended for treatment yaws, a disease targeted global eradication. Treatment with 20 the elimination trachoma as public health problem. In some settings, these diseases are co-endemic. We aimed to determine efficacy compared active and latent yaws. did non-inferiority, open-label, randomised controlled trial in children aged 6-15 years who were recruited from schools Ghana community Papua New Guinea. Participants enrolled based on presence clinical...
Background Validation of elimination trachoma as a public health problem is based on clinical indicators, using the WHO simplified grading system. Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection and anti-Ct antibody responses (anti-Pgp3) have both been evaluated alternative indicators in settings with varying levels trachoma. There need to evaluate feasibility tests for Ct anti-Pgp3 antibodies at scale trachoma-endemic country establish added value data generated understanding transmission dynamics...
Mass drug administration (MDA) programmes for the control of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana, have been ongoing some endemic districts 16 years. The current study aimed to assess factors that govern success MDA breaking transmission Ghana. was undertaken two "hotspot" (Ahanta West and Kassena Nankana West) (Mpohor Bongo) Mosquitoes were collected identified using morphological molecular tools. A proportion cibarial armatures each species examined. Dissections performed on Anopheles gambiae...
As prevalence decreases in pre-elimination settings, identifying the spatial distribution of remaining infections to target control measures becomes increasingly challenging. By measuring multiple antibody responses indicative past exposure different pathogens, integrated serological surveys enable simultaneous characterisation residual transmission pathogens.Here, we combine with geostatistical modelling and remote sensing-derived environmental data estimate diseases children Northern...
Background In order to achieve elimination of trachoma, a country needs demonstrate that the prevalence thresholds have been achieved and then sustained for at least two-year period. Ghana in 2008, since 2011 has implementing its trachoma surveillance strategy, which includes community school screening signs follicular trichiasis, trachoma-endemic districts. 2015–2016, conducted district level population-based survey validate as public health problem. Methods As per WHO recommendations,...
The global strategy for elimination of lymphatic filariasis is by annual mass drug administration (MDA). Effective implementation this in endemic areas reduces Wuchereria bancrofti the blood infected individuals to very low levels. This minimises rate at which vectors successfully pick microfilariae from blood, hence requiring large mosquito numbers detect infections. aim study was assess feasibility using trained community vector collectors (CVCs) sample with minimal supervision cost...
A hydrocoele surgery facility assessment tool (HSFAT) was developed to assess the readiness of services in health facilities prior implementation surgical campaigns for elimination lymphatic filariasis (LF). first version piloted Bangladesh, Malawi and Nepal 2019, then, following feedback from country programme managers, a second rolled out across countries implementing Accelerating Control Neglected Tropical Diseases (Ascend) West Central Africa Programme, including Benin, Burkina Faso,...
Onchocerciasis is targeted for elimination of transmission by 2030 in at least 21 countries. To achieve this, recent and accurate data on the extent intensity onchocerciasis are required. This will include mapping areas previously unassessed, or remapping that were last visited as part surveys aiming to prevent blindness, not assess totality. There near universal acceptance need carry out these reassessments, equitable lasting transmission. However, there no consensus how conduct (OEM),...
Mass drug administration (MDA) is the current mainstay to interrupt transmission of lymphatic filariasis. To monitor whether MDA effective and filariasis indeed has been interrupted, rigorous surveillance required. Assessment by programme managers usually done via serology. New research suggests that xenomonitoring holds promise for determining success interventions. The objective this study was assess Wuchereria bancrofti infection in mosquitoes as a post-MDA tool using xenomonitoring....
The study investigated the issue of employee retention across private tertiary institutions in Ghana with a focus on Senior Members some selected university colleges Ashanti Region. mixed-method approach was used descriptive survey design. In all, 111 respondents were from four using purposive and convenience sampling methods. Interview guide questionnaire relied upon collecting data for study, frequencies, percentages, Kruskal-Wallis test thematic analyses as analytical tools. observed that...
The COVID-19 pandemic hit at a time when the Ascend West and Central Africa programme was nearing end of its first year 3-y programme. This article reflects on key lessons learnt from rapid adaptation an integrated neglected tropical disease (NTD) to support responses in 11 countries. It shares experiences adopting flexible directive approach, leveraging NTD network relationships, working collaboration with multiple ministry departments, commercial sector partners UK Foreign Commonwealth...
Despite several periods of stagnating guinea worm disease (GWD) incidence in Ghana during its national eradication campaign the 1990s and early 2000s, last reported case GWD was May 2010. In July 2011, celebrated interruption (GW) transmission. Although it has been established that causes disability, pain, socioeconomic hardship, there is a dearth population-based evidence collected post-GW-endemic countries to document value attributed by residents formerly endemic communities. Given...
Poor vision due to unaddressed refractive error in children is considered be a public health problem many low- and middle-income countries. Research shows that correcting with spectacles could have positive impact on school attendance academic performance for children. The aim of this study was estimate the cost integrating screening provision existing programmes Cambodia Ghana. Budget analysis intervention scale up also reported, including univariate multivariate sensitivity analyses. This...
This study examined onchocerciasis transmission in Kwanware and Ottou the Wenchi Health District of Ghana, where persistent onchocercal microfilariae (mf) levels have been reported since 2012. was conducted from 2019 to 2021 involved following: (i) reviewing past records ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA); (ii) conducting a treatment coverage evaluation survey (CES); (iii) key informant interviews; (iv) prospecting blackfly breeding sites; (v) collecting dissecting blackflies; (vi)...
In 2009 Ghana began to design a trachoma pre-validation surveillance plan, based on then-current WHO recommendations. The plan aimed identify active resurgence and manage trichiasis cases, through both passive approaches. This paper outlines reviews the adaptations made by between 2011 2016. assessment will provide learning opportunity for number of countries as they progress towards elimination status. A mixed methods approach was taken, comprising in-depth interviews documents review....
Introduction To date, eleven countries have been validated as having eliminated trachoma a public health problem, including Ghana in 2018. Surveillance for recrudescence is needed both pre- and post-validation but evidence-based guidance on appropriate strategies lacking. We explored two potential surveillance Ghana. Methodology/principal findings Amongst randomly-selected communities enrolled pre-validation on-going between 2011 2015, eight were identified had trachomatous-inflammation...