A5012009228- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Travel-related health issues
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Respiratory viral infections research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
University of Ghana
2023-2024
Ghana Health Service
2024
Ministry of Health
1997
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
1993
In this review, we examine the current landscape of point-of-care testing (POCT) diagnostic tools designed for poverty-related infectious diseases (PRIDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) while delineating key avenues future advancements. Our analysis encompasses both established and emerging methods PRIDs, addressing persistent challenges POCT tool development deployment, such as cost, accessibility, reliability. We emphasize recent advancements well platforms poised to enhance sSA. Recognizing...
Haemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease and β-thalassaemia, are monogenic disorders with a relatively higher prevalence among malaria-endemic areas in Africa. Despite this prevalence, most African countries lack the necessary resources for diagnosing managing these debilitating conditions.This study provides critical review of newborn screening detecting haemoglobinopathies Africa, highlighting challenges proposing strategies improved diagnosis management.A literature search on...
Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the core components infection prevention and control critical for a high quality care. Multimodal approaches are recommended to strengthen drive HH systems in healthcare facilities (HCFs). We aimed assess extent implementation WHO multimodal improvement strategy HCFs Eastern Region Ghana. This study was descriptive cross-sectional involving 22 from 17 districts collected data hospitals using Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF). Data were analysed through...