Kingsley Osei-Kwakye

Evaluation of measles surveillance system, Western North Region, 2025

Clement Asi Baffour, George Akowuah, Paulina Clara Appiah, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye et autres

Introduction: Global reported measles cases is on the increase. Western North Region confirmed four cases in 2023 in the midst of decreasing measles vaccination coverage in the region. Evaluating the measles surveillance system in the region would ensure reduction in morbidity and …

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Factors associated with the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Western North Region, Ghana

Marion Okoh-Owusu, Joshua Billy, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Osei Sakyi et autres

Introduction: Vaccines are one of the most effective tools developed for reducing the spread and mitigating the impact of outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, vaccination campaigns have been met with hesitancy, fear, and concerns about safety, coupled with anti-vaccine messages, …

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Against the clock: Effect of late detection of a mumps outbreak in the Western North Region of Ghana, 2022

Marion Okoh-Owusu, Joshua Billy, Samuel Dapaa, Patrick Avevor et autres

Background: Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by the Mumps Virus (MuV) that spreads through direct contact with infected individuals. While children typically experience a mild form of the disease, adults may suffer from more severe complications. Mumps vaccination is not …

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Cost-Effectiveness of Aerial Logistics for Immunization: A Model-Based Evaluation of Centralized Storage and Drone Delivery of Vaccines in Ghana Using Empirical Data

Maria Jose Ospina-Fadul, Pedro Kremer, Scott E. Stevens, Florence Haruna et autres

OBJECTIVES: In mid-2020, the Ghana Health Service introduced Zipline's aerial logistics (centralized storage and delivery by drones) in the Western North Region to enhance health supply chain resilience. This intervention led to improved vaccination coverage in high-utilization districts. This study assessed the …

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Cost-effectiveness of aerial logistics for immunization: a model-based evaluation of centralized storage and drone delivery of vaccines in Ghana using empirical data

Maria Jose Ospina-Fadul, Pedro Kremer, Scott E. Stevens, Florence Haruna et autres

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An impact assessment of the use of aerial logistics to improve access to vaccines in the Western-North Region of Ghana

Pedro Kremer, Florence Haruna, Rejoice Tuffour Sarpong, Dennis Agamah et autres

BACKGROUND: Prevention of infectious diseases among children is crucial to improve child health and survival. However, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa struggle to achieve vaccination targets due to supply chain challenges, which lead to vaccine shortages, stockouts, and increased costs. We evaluated …

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Quality of Care: A Review of Maternal Deaths in a Regional Hospital in Ghana.

Yaw Adusi-Poku, Edward Antwi, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Chris Tetteh et autres

The government of Ghana and key stakeholders have put into place several interventions aimed at reducing maternal deaths. At the institutional level, the conduct of maternal deaths audit has been instituted. This also contributes to reducing maternal deaths as shortcomings that may …

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Societal factors that predispose children under five years to severe malaria in developing countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence

George Adjei, Yeetey Enuameh, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Livesy Abokyi et autres

Background Over 40% of the world's population live in malaria endemic regions. While malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, some communities have different beliefs to this effect. These beliefs coupled with other societal factors lead to parents not having the appropriate health seeking …

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Disentangling malaria anaemia

Kathrin Schuldt, Jennifer Evans, Julia Lenzen, Christa Ehmen et autres

Our results suggest that there are at least two different underlying mechanisms of malaria anaemia, uncomplicated anaemia characterized by a slow and continuous development towards a deficit of red blood cells, and anaemia with complications characterized by a rapid and substantial loss …

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Biochemical and Hematologic Parameters for Children in the Middle Belt of Ghana

David Dosoo, Kwaku Poku Asante, Kingsley Kayan, Dennis Adu‐Gyasi et autres

Reference values derived from developed countries are used in many countries in Africa for interpretation of laboratory results obtained during routine healthcare and clinical trials. Use of locally derived reference values has been recommended. The purpose of the study was to establish …

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The Benefits or Otherwise of Managing Malaria Cases with or without Laboratory Diagnosis: The Experience in a District Hospital in Ghana

Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Kwaku Poku Asante, Emmanuel Mahama, Stephen Apanga et autres

BACKGROUND: This study was conducted at the Kintampo Municipal Hospital in Ghana to determine whether there was any benefit (or otherwise) in basing the management of cases of suspected malaria solely on laboratory confirmation (microscopy or by RDT) as compared with presumptive …

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Duodenal perforation in a 12-month old child with severe malaria

Nina Goldman, Damien Punguyire, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Frank Baiden

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in children remains rare and difficult to diagnose before the onset of complications. We report on a case of a 12-month child with perforated duodenal ulcer, association with malaria. The severity of the febrile presentation and the positive …

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