Contact: +233 30 2940422
Follow us :
View Categories

2023 Publication

52 min read

  1. Abuaku, B., Boateng, P., Peprah, N.Y., Asamoah, A., Duah-Quashie, N.O., Matrevi, S.A., Amoako, E.O., Quashie, N., Owus u-Antwi, F., Malm, K.L. & Koram, K.A. (2023). Therapeutic efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine combination for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ghana. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 12: 1962. https://doi.10.3389/fcimb.2022.1058660.
  2. de Souza, D. K., Desewu, K., Nzelu, C. O., Addo, S. O., Mosore, M. T., Odoom, S.,  Puplampu-Attram, N., Appawu, M., Wilson, M. D. & Boakye, D. A. (2023). Identifying Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Vectors after an Outbreak: Anthropophily of Sergentomyia species and detection of Leishmania major DNA within Sergentomyia ingrami, in Ghana. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2497061/v1.
  3. Blankson, S. O., Dikroh, L., Tettey, P., Tornyigah, B., Adamou, R., Moussiliou, A., Alao, M. J., Amoussou, A., Padounou, C., Milet, J., Mensah, B. A., Aniweh, Y., Ndam, N. T., Roussilhon, C. & Tahar, R. (2023). Association of endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) rs867186 gene polymorphism with increased levels of soluble EPCR and high risk of severe malaria and fatality in Beninese children. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 227(2): 179-182. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiac461.
  4. Maya, T., Komba, E., Mensah, G., Mnyambwa, N., Doulla, B., Mfinanga, S., Addo, K. & Kazwala, R. (2023). Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease: Awareness survey of front-desk healthcare workers in Northern Tanzania. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(1): e0000741. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000741.
  5. Labbé, F., He, Q., Zhan, Q., Tiedje, K. E., Argyropoulos, D. C., Tan, M. H., Ghansah, A., Day, K. P. & Pascual, M. (2023). Neutral vs. non-neutral genetic footprints of Plasmodium falciparum multiclonal infections. PLOS Computational Biology, 19(1): e1010816. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010816
  6. Ameme, D. K., Yeboah, Y. O., Odoom, J. K., Djokoto, S. K., Akyereko, E., Mamudu, A.,  Diwura, M., Opare, W., Avevor, P., Diamenu, S. & Ohene, S.A. (2023). Response to back-to-back outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in two nomadic pastoralist settlements in Oti Region, Ghana-2019. Archives of Public Health, 81(1): 1- 12.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-01021-y.
  7. Bonney, E.Y., Lamptey, H. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). HIV cure: an acceptability scientific agenda. Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS, 18(1): 12-17. https://doi.org/10.1097/COH.0000000000000771.
  8. Addo, S.O., Bentil, R.E., Yartey, K.N., Ansah-Owusu, J., Behene, E., Opoku-Agyeman, P., Bruku, S., Asoala, V., Mate, S., Larbi, J.A. and Baidoo, P.K., Wilson, M. D., Diclaro, J. W., & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). First molecular identification of multiple tick-borne pathogens in livestock within Kassena-Nankana, Ghana. Animal Diseases, 3(1):1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44149-022-00064-6.
  9. Juusti, V., Kulpakko, J., Cudjoe, E., Pimenoff, V.N. and Hänninen, P. (2023). Biophysical Properties of Bifunctional Phage-Biosensor. Viruses, 15(2): 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15020299
  10. Belmonte, M., Ganeshan, H., Huang, J., Belmonte, A., Inoue, S., Velasco, R., Acheampong, N., Ofori, E. A., Akyea-Mensah, K., Frimpong, A., Ennuson, N. A., Frempong, A. F., Kyei-Baafour, E., Amoah, L. E., Edgel, K., Peters, B., Villasante, E., Kusi, K. A. & Sedegah, M. (2023). Immunodominant T cell peptides from four candidate malarial antigens as biomarkers of protective immunity against malaria. Vaccine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.01.016.
  11. Nuvey, F. S., Mensah, G. I., Zinsstag, J., Hattendorf, J., Fink, G., Bonfoh, B., & Addo, K. K. (2023). Management of diseases in a ruminant livestock production system: a participatory appraisal of the performance of veterinary services delivery, and utilization in Ghana. BMC Veterinary Research, 19: 237 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03793-z
  12. Debrah, I., Ochwedo, K. O., Otambo, W. O., Machani, M. G., Magomere, E. O., Onyango, S. A., Zhong, D., Amoah, L. E., Githeko, A. K.,Afrane, Y. A. & Yan, G. (2023). Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Anopheles funestus in western Kenya Based on Mitochondrial DNA Marker mtDNA-COII. Insects, 14(3): 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14030273
  13. Otchere, I. D., Morgan, P. A., Asare, P., Osei-Wusu, S., Aboagye, S. Y., Yirenkyi, S. O., Musah, A. B., Danso, E. K., Tetteh-Ocloo. G., Afum, T., Asante-Poku, A., Laryea, C., Poku, Y. A., Bonsu, F., Gagneux, S. & Yeboah-Manu, D. (2023). Analysis of Drug Resistance Among Difficult-to-Treat (DTT) Tuberculosis Patients in Ghana Identifies Several pre-XDR TB Cases. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13: 5436. https://doi.10.3389/fmicb.2022.1069292.
  14. Boateng, E. M., Dvorak, J., Ayi, I. & Chanova, M. (2013). A literature review of schistosomiasis in Ghana: a reference for bridging the research and control gap. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: 1-11.https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trac134.
  15. Vicar, E. K., Alo, D. B., Koyiri, V. C., Opare-Asamoah, K., Obeng-Bempong, M. & Mensah, G. I. (2023). Carriage of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Associated Factors Among Food Handlers in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana: Implications for Food Safety.  Microbiology Insights, 16:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786361221150695.
  16. Baptista, B. D, de Souza, A. B. L, de Oliveira, L. S., de Souza, H. A. D., de Barros, J. P., de Queiroz, L. T., de Souza, R. M., Amoah, L. E., Singh, S. K., Theisen, M., Rodrigues-da-Silva, R. N., Riccio, E. K. P., Totino, P. R. R., Lima-Junior, J. D., Daniel-Ribeiro, C. T. & Pratt-Riccio, L. R. (2023). B-Cell Epitope Mapping of the Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Vaccine Candidate GMZ2.6c in a Naturally Exposed Population of the Brazilian Amazon. Vaccines, 11(2), 446. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020446
  17. Yeboah, C., Mosore, M-T., Attram, N., Shelite, T. R., Akuffo, R. A., Addo, S. O., Behene, E., Agbodzi, B., Bentil, R. E., Fox, A. T., Wilson, M., Boakye, D., Letizia, A. G., Melby, P. C. & Travi, B. L. (2023). A Preliminary Study to Compare Recombinase Polymerase Amplification-Lateral Flow and Quantitative PCR in the Detection of Cutaneous Leishmania in Communities from the Volta Region of Ghana. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 23 (2): 75-80. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2022.0043
  18. Blankson, S. O., Rietmeyer, L., Tettey, P., Dikroh, L., Tornyigah, B., Adamou, R., Moussiliou, A., Padounou, C., Amoussou, A. Mensah, B.A., Alao, M. J., Awandare, G., Ndam, N. T., Roussilhon, C., & Tahar, R. (2023). High Plasma Levels of Neopterin Are Associated with Increased Mortality among Children with Severe Malaria in Benin. Diagnostics, 13: 528. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13030528.
  19. Addo, S. O., Baako, B. O. A., Bentil, R. E.,  Addae, C. A.,  Behene, E., Asoala, V., Sallam, M., Mate, S., Dunford, J.C., Larbi, J. A., Baidoo, P. K., Wilson, M. D., Diclaro II, J. W. & Dadzie, S. K.  (2023). Molecular survey of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species in livestock ticks from Kassena-Nankana, Ghana; with a first report of Anaplasma capra and Ehrlichia minasensis. Archivesof Microbioogy, 205: 92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-023-03430-1.
  20. Kwofie, S. K., Adams, J., Broni, E., Enninful, K.S., Agoni, C., Soliman, M. E. S. & Wilson, M. D. (2023). Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data for Ebola Virus Drug Discovery. Pharmaceuticals,16 (3): 332. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16030332.
  21. Sakyi, P. O., Kwofie, S. K., Tuekpe, J. K., Gwira, T. M., Broni, E., Miller III, W. A., Wilson, M. D. & Amew, R. K. (2023). Inhibiting Leishmania donovani Sterol Methyltransferase to Identify Lead Compounds Using Molecular Modelling. Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16 (3): 330. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16030330
  22. Dieng, C. C., Ford, C. T., Lerch, A., Doniou, D., Vegesna, K., Janies, D., Cui, L., Amoah, L., Afrane, Y. & Lo, E. (2023). Genetic variations of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein and the impact on interactions with human immunoproteins and malaria vaccine efficacy. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 110: 105418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105418.
  23. Ahorhorlu, S. Y., Quashie, N. B., Jensen, R. W., Kudzi, W., Nartey, E. T., Duah-Quashie, N. O., Zoiku, F., Dzudzor, B., Wang, C. W., Hansson, H., Alifrangis, M. & Adjei, G. O. (2023). Assessment of artemisinin tolerance in Plasmodium falciparum clinical isolates in children with uncomplicated malaria in Ghana. Malaria Journal, 22:58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04482-w.
  24. Lamptey, R., Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Barker, M. M., Iddi, S., Hadjiconstantinou, M., Davies, M., Darko, D., Agyepong, I., Acheampong, F., Commey, M., Yawson, A., Grobbee, D. E., Adjei, G. O. & Klipstein-Grobusch, K.  (2023). Change in glycaemic control with structured diabetes self-management education in urban low-resource settings: multicentre randomised trial of effectiveness. BMC health services research, 23 (1): 199. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09188-y.
  25. Mensah, G. T., Ayeh-Kumi, P. F., Annang. A. K., Owusu-Frimpong, I., Niampoma, S. & Brown, C. A. (2023). Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium species in Kpong and its environs, Ghana. PLoS ONE, 18 (2): e0281216. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281216.
  26. Donkor, E. S., Muhsen, K., Johnson, S. A. M., Kotey, F. C. N., Dayie, N. T. K. D., Tetteh-Quarcoo, P. B., Tette, E. M. A., Osei, M-M., Egyir, B., Nii-Trebi, N. I., Owusu-Okyere, G., Owusu-Ofori, A., Amir, Y., Perlman, S., Lopes, P. H., Mfodwo, A., Gordon, N. C., Gresham, L., Smolinski, M. & Cohen, D. (2023). Multicenter Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance among Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Bloodstream Infections in Ghana. Antibiotics, 12 (2): 255. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12020255
  27. Sarfo, M. K., Gyasi, S. F., Kabo-Bah, A. T., Adu, B., Mohktar, Q., Appiah, A. S., & Serfor-Armah, Y. (2023). Isolation and characterization of crude-oil-dependent bacteria from the coast of Ghana using oxford nanopore sequencing. Heliyon, 9 (2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13075.
  28. Anabire, N. G., Quintana, M. D. P., Ofori, M. F., & Hviid, L. (2023). The rapid and spontaneous post-partum clearance of Plasmodium falciparum is related to expulsion of the placenta. The Journal of infectious diseases, 228 (2): 196-201. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiad031
  29. de Souza, D. K., Turner, J. & Taylor M. (2023). Editorial: Highlights in neglected tropical diseases 2021/22. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4: 1151958. http://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2023.1151958.
  30. Kofi, A. E., Agyemang, D. A., Ghansah, A.  wandare, G. A., Hakim, H. M.,  Khan, H. O., Haslindawaty, A. R. N., Aziz, M. Y.,  Chambers, G. K. &  Edinur, H. A. (2023). A genetic Study of the Ghanaian Population Using 15 Autosomal STR Loci. Biochemical Genetics, 61: 1850-1866. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-023-10347-3.
  31. Baatiema, L., Sanuade, O. A., Allen, L. N., Abimbola, S., Hategeka, C., Koram, K. A., Kruk, M. E. (2023).Health system adaptations to improve care for people living with non-communicable diseases during COVID-19 in low-middle income countries: A scoping review. Journal of Global Health, 13: 06006. https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.13.06006.
  32. Debrah, I., Ochwedo, K. O., Otambo, W. O., Machani, M. G., Magomere, E. O., Onyango, S. A., Zhong, D., Amoah, L. E., Githeko, A. K., Afrane, Y. A. & Yan, G. (2023). Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Anopheles funestus in Western Kenya Based on Mitochondrial DNA Marker COII. Insects, 14 (3): 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14030273.
  33. Aidoo, E. K., Aboagye, F. T., Botchway, F. A., Osei-Adjei, G., Appiah, M., Duku-Takyi, R., Sakyi, S. A., Amoah, L., Badu, K., Asmah, R. H., Lawson, B.W., Krogfelt, K. A. (2023). Reactive Case Detection Strategy for Malaria Control and Elimination: A 12 Year Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from 25 Malaria-Endemic Countries. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 8(3):180. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8030180.
  34. Ofori, E. K., Buabeng, A, Amanquah, S. D., Danquah, K. O.,  Amponsah, S. K., Dziedzorm, W., Dogodzi, F. K.,  Adusu-Donkor, L. X.,  Bernard, S. K. &  Asare-Anane, H. (2023). Effect of circulating ceramides on adiposity and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes: An observational cross-sectional study. Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 00:e418. https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.418.
  35. Morgan, P. A., Parbie, P. K., Ntiamoah, D. O., Boadu, A. A., Asare. P., Lamptey, I. N. K., Gorman, C. N., Afreh, E., Asante-Poku, A., Otchere, I. D., Aboagye, S. Y. & Yeboah-Manu, D. (2023). Gut microbiome variation in pulmonary TB patients with diabetes or HIV comorbidities. Frontiers in Microbiomes 2:1123064. https://doi.org/10.3389/frmbi.2023.1123064
  36. Cheng, N. I., Chu, C. E., Amambua-Ngwa, A., & Ahorlu, C. S. (2023). Effect of mass testing, treatment and tracking on malaria prevalence among children in the Pakro sub district of Ghana over a two-year period. BMJ Global Health; 8(10). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.186
  37. Rodriguez-Morales, A. J., Abbara, A., Ntoumi, F., Kapata, N., Mwaba, P., Yeboah-Manu, D., Maeurer, M., Dar, O., Abubakar, I. & Zumla, A. (2023). World tuberculosis day 2023 – Reflections on the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis by travellers and reducing risk in forcibly displaced populations. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 53: 102568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2023.102568.
  38. Afeke, I., Amegan-Aho, K, H., Adu-Amankwaah, J., Orish, V. N., Mensah, G. L., Mbroh, H. K., Jamfaru, I., Hamid, A-W., M., Ankrah, L. M., Korbuvi, J. & Ablordey, A. (2023). Antimicrobial profile of coagulase-negative staphylococcus isolates from categories of individuals at a neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital-Ghana. Pan African Medical Journal, 44 (92). https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2023.44.92.37229.
  39. Broni, E., Ashley, C., Adams, J., Manu, H., Aikins, E., Okom, M., Miller III, W. A., Wilson, M. D. & Kwofie, S.K. (2023). Cheminformatics-Based Study Identifies Potential Ebola VP40 Inhibitors. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24: 6298. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24076298
  40. Rose, N. H., Badolo, A., Sylla, M., Akorli, J., Otoo, S., Gloria-Soria, A., Powell, J. R., White, B. J., Crawford, J. E. & McBride, C. S. (2023). Dating the origin and spread of specialization on human hosts in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. eLife, 12: e83524. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.83524.
  41. Tchum, S. F., Asamoah Sakyi, S. A., Arthur, F., Adu, B., Abubakar, L. A., Oppong, F. B., Dzabeng, F., Amoani, B., Gyan, T. & Asante, K. P. (2023). Efect of iron fortifcation on anaemia and risk of malaria among Ghanaian pre-school children with haemoglobinopathies and diferent ABO blood groups. BMC Nutrition 9:56. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00709-w.
  42. Hossain, M. S., Hatta, T., Labony, S., Kwofie, K. D., Kawada, H., Tsuji, N. & Alim, A. (2023). Food- and vector-borne parasitic zoonoses: Global burden and impacts. Advances in Parasitology, 120: 87-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.apar.2023.02.001.
  43. Ahedor, B., Sivakumar, T., Valinotti, M. F. R., Otgonsuren, D., Yokoyama, N. & Acosta, T. J. (2023). PCR detection of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in apparently healthy horses in Paraguay. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 39: 100835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2023.100835.
  44. Badr, H. S., Colston, J. M., Nguyen, N-L. H., Chen, Y. T., Burnett, E., Ali, S. A., Rayamajhi, A., Satter, S. M., Trang, N. V., Eibach, D., Krumkamp, R., May, J., Adegnika, A. A., Manouana, G. P., Kremsner, P. G., Chilengi, R., Hatyoka, L., Debes, A. K., Ateudjieu, J., Faruque, A. S. G., Hossain, M. J., Kanungo, S., Kotloff, K. L., Mandomando, I., Nisar, M. I., Omore, R., Sow, S. O., Zaidi, A. K. M., Lambrecht, N., Adu, B., Page, N., Platts-Mills, J. A., Freitas, C. M., Pelkonen, T., Ashorn, P., Maleta, K., Ahmed, T., Bessong, P., Bhutta, Z. A., Mason, C., Mduma, E., Olortegui, M. P., Yori, P. P., Lima, A. A. M., Kang, G., Humphrey, J., Ntozini, R., Prendergast, A. J., Okada, K., Wongboot, W., Langeland, N., Moyo, S. J., Gaensbauer, J., Melgar, M., Freeman, M., Chard, A. N., Thongpaseuth, V., Houpt, E., Zaitchik, B. F. & Kosek, M. N. (2023). Spatiotemporal variation in risk of Shigella infection in childhood: a global risk mapping and prediction model using individual participant data.  Lancet Glob Health, 11 (3): e373–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00549-6.
  45. Asante, I. A., Hsu, S. N., Boatemaa, L., Kwasah, L., Adusei-Poku, M., Odoom, J. K., Awuku-Larbi, Y., Foulkes, B. H., Oliver-Commey, J., Asiedu, E. K., Parker, M. D., Mitja, O., Eggo, R. M., de Oliveira-Martins, L., Asiedu-Bekoe, F., Laryea, D. O., Kuma-Aboagye, P., Marks, M., de Silva, T. I. & Ampofo, W. K. (2023). Repurposing an integrated national influenza platform for genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Ghana: a molecular epidemiological analysis. Lancet Glob Health, 11(7): e1075–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00189-4
  46. Yeboah-Manu, D., Odoom, J. K., Osei-Wusu, S., Adoma-Boakye, A., Osae-Amoako, G., Asante-Poku, A., Akorli, J., Abuaku, B., Kusi, K. A. & Ahorlu, C. S. (2023). From research to health policy: The Noguchi story in the past, present and next 25 years. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4:1135354. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2023.1135354
  47. Bockarie, M. J., Hanson, J., Ansumana, R., Yeboah-Manu, D., Zumla, A. & Lee, S. S. (2023). The re-emergence of Marburg virus Disease in West Africa: how prepared is the sub-region for preventing recurrent zoonotic outbreaks? International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 130: 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2023.03.001
  48. Adu, B., Bonney, J. H. K., Egyir, B., Otchere, I. D., Asare, P., Dennis, F. E., Bonney, E. Y., Akuffo, R., Asante, I. A., Obodai, E., Kumordjie, S., Appiah-Kubi, J., Mohktar, Q., Frempong, H.O., Asiedu-Bekoe, F., Adusei-Poku, M. A., Aboagye, J. O., Agbodzi, B., Yeboah, C., Agbenyo, S. B., Uche, P. O., Attiku, K. O., Sekyere, B. T., Laryea, D., Buabeng, K., Lamptey, H., Ghansah, A., Yeboah-Manu, D., Anang, A. K., Ampofo, W. K., Kyei, G. B. & Odoom, J. K. (2023). SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Evolutionary Dynamics in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 29(4):862-865. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2904.221410
  49. Steele, A. D., Armah, G. E., Mwenda, J. M. & Kirkwood, C. D. (2023). The Full Impact of Rotavirus Vaccines in Africa Has Yet to Be Realized, Clinical Infectious Diseases, 76(1): 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciad017.
  50. Simons, L. M., Ferrer, P., Gombakomba, N., Underwood, K., Herrera, R., Narum, D. L., Canepa, G., Acquah, F., Amoah, L., Duffy, P. E., Barillas-Mury, C., Long, C., Lee, S-M., Locke, E., Miura, K. & Williamson, K. C. (2023). Extending the range of Plasmodium falciparum transmission blocking antibodies. Vaccine, 41(21): 3367-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.04.042.
  51. Petersen, E., Hui, D. S., Nachega, J. B., Ntoumi, F., Goletti, D., Aklillu, E., Sharma, A., Nyirenda, T., Yeboah-Manu, D., Satta, G., da Costa, C., Azhar, E. I., Bockarie, M., Al-Abri, S., McHugh, T. D., Rodriguez-Morales, A. J., Varghese, G. M. & Zumla, A. (2023). End of the Bedaquiline patent – a crucial development for moving forward affordable drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines for infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 131: 180-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2023.04.386.
  52. Nditanchou, R., Dixon, R., Atekem, K., Akongo, S., Biholong, B., Ayisi, F., Nwane, P., Wilhelm, A., Basnet, S., Selby, R., Wanji, S., Bakajika, D., Oye, J., Kamgno, J., Boakye, D., Schmidt, E. & Senyonjo, L. (2023). Acceptability of test and treat with doxycycline against Onchocerciasis in an area of persistent transmission in Massangam Health District, Cameroon. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(4): e0011185. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011185.
  53. Nuvey, F. S., Fink, G., Hattendorf, J., Mensah, G. I., Addo, K. K., Bassirou Bonfoh & Jakob Zinsstag. (2023). Access to vaccination services for priority ruminant livestock diseases in Ghana: Barriers and determinants of service utilization by farmers. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 215, 105919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105919.
  54. Zwyer, M., Rutaihwa, L. K., Windels, E., Hella, J., Menardo, F., Sasamalo, M., Sommer, G., Schmulling, L., Borrell, S., Reinhard, M., Dotsch, A., Hiza, H., Stritt, C., Sikalengo, G., Fenner, L., Jong, B. C. D., Kato-Maeda, M., Jugheli, L., Ernst, J. D., Niemann, S., Jeljeli, L., Ballif, M., Egger, M., Rakotosamimanana, N., Yeboah-Manu, D., Asare, P., Malla, B., Dou, H. Y., Zetola, N., Wilkinson, R. J., Cox, H., Carter, E. J., Gnokoro, J., Yotebieng, M., Gotuzzo, E., Abimiku, A., Avihingsanon, A., Xu, Z. M., Fellay, J., Portevin, D., Reither, K., Stadler, T., Gagneux, S. & Brites, D. (2023).  Back-to-Africa introductions of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the main cause of tuberculosis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  PLoS Pathogens, 19(4): e1010893. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010893.
  55. Addo, S. O., Bentil, R. E., Baako, B. O. A., Addae, C. A., Larbi, J. A., Baidoo, P. K., Wilson, M. D., Asoala, V., Oduro, D., Mate, S., Diclaro II, J. W. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). First record of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in Ghana, a potential risk to livestock production. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-023-00793-4.
  56. Adams, L., Afiadenyo, M., Kwofie, S. K., Wilson, M. D., Kusi, K. A., Obiri-Yeboah, D., Moane, S. & McKeon-Bennett, M. (2023). In silico screening of phytochemicals from Dissotis rotundifolia against Plasmodium falciparumDihydrofolate Reductase. Phytomedicine Plus, 3: 100447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2023.100447.
  57. Dela, H., Egyir, B., Behene, E., Sulemana, H., Tagoe, R., Bentil, R., Bongo, R. N. A., Bonfoh, B., Zinsstag, J., Bimi, L. & Addo, K. K. (2023). Microbiological quality and antimicrobial resistance of Bacteria species recovered from ready-to-eat food, water samples, and palm swabs of food vendors in Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 396: 110195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110195.
  58. Kwapong, S. S., Asare, K. K., Kusi, K. A., Pappoe, F., Ndam, N., Tahar, R., Poinsignon, A. & Amoah, L. E. (2023). Mosquito bites and stage-specifc antibody responses against Plasmodium falciparum in southern Ghana. Malaria Journal, 22:126. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04557-8.
  59. Asiedu, S.O., Gupta, Y., Nicolaescu, V., Gula, H., Caulfield,T.R., Durvasula,  R., Kempaiah, P., Kwofie, S. K. & Wilson, M. D. (2023). Mycolactone: A Broad Spectrum Multitarget Antiviral Active in the Picomolar Range for COVID-19 Prevention and Cure. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24: 7151. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24087151.
  60. Thomford, N. E., Dampson, F. N., Adjei, G., Eliason, S., Ekor, M. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). Psychometric assessment of HIV stigma in patients attending a tertiary facility: An initial validation of the Berger HIV stigma scale in a Ghanaian perspective. PLoS ONE, 18 (4): e0282193. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282193.
  61. Lamptey, H., Seidu, Z., Lopez-Perez, M., Kyei-Baafour, E., Hviid, L., Adjei, G. O. & Ofori, M. F. (2023). Impact of haemoglobinopathies on asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection and naturally acquired immunity among children in Northern Ghana. Frontiers in Hematology, 2:1150134. https://doi.org/10.3389/frhem.2023.1150134.
  62. de Souza, D. K., Addo, S. O., Desewu, K., Nzelu, C. O., Mosore, M. T., Nimo‑Paintsil, S., Attram, N., Appawu, M., Wilson, M. D. & Boakye, D. A. (20230). Investigating potential sand fly vectors after the first reported outbreak of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ghana. Parasites & Vectors, 16:154. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05767-4
  63. Thomford, N. E., Anyanful, A., Ateko, R. O., Blackhurst, D., Biney, R. P., Boadi, D., Nyarko, S. B., Ekor, M. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). Apolipoprotein E genetic variation, atherogenic index and cardiovascular disease risk assessment in an African population: An analysis of HIV and malaria patients in Ghana. PLoS ONE 18(5): e0284697. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284697.
  64. Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Vieira, D., & Abugri, J. (2023). Ethical considerations for biobanking and use of genomics data in Africa: a narrative review. BMC Medical Ethics, 24(1), 108. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00985-y
  65. Christoffels, A., Mboowa, G., Heusden, P. V., Makhubela, S., Githinji, G., Mwangi, S., Onywera, H., Nnaemeka, N., Amoako, D. G., Olawoye, I., Diallo, A., Mbala-Kingebeni, P., Oyola, S. O., Adu, B., Mvelase, C., Ondoa, P., Dratibi, F. A., Sow, A., Gumede, N., Tessema, S. K., Ouma, A. O. & Tebeje, Y. K. (2023). A pan-African pathogen genomics data sharing platform to support disease outbreaks. Nature Medicine, 29: 1052-1055. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02266-y.
  66. Malpartida-Cardenas, K., Moser, N., Ansah, F., Pennisi, I., Prah, D. A., Amoah, L. E., Awandare, G., Hafalla, J. C. R., Cunnington, A., Baum, J., Rodriguez-Manzano J. & Georgiou, P. (2023). Sensitive Detection of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Malaria with Seven Novel Parasite-Specific LAMP Assays and Translation for Use at Point-of-Care. Microbiology Spectrum, 11(3): e0522222. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.05222-22
  67. Olwal, C. O., Fabius, J. M., Zuliani-Alvarez, L., Eckhardt, M., Kyei, G. B., Quashie, P. K., Krogan, N. J., Bouhaddou, M. & Bediako, Y. (2023). Network modeling suggests HIV infection phenocopies PI3K-AKT pathway mutations to enhance HPV-associated cervical cancer. Molecular Omics, 19: 538-551. http://doi.org/10.1039/D3MO00025G.
  68. Camara, N., Moremi, N., Mghamba, J., Eliakimu, E., Shumba, E., Ondoa, P. & Egyir, B. (2023). Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in human health in Tanzania: 2016–2021. African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 12 (1): a2053. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v12i1.2053.
  69. Mhango, C., Banda, A., Chinyama, E., Mandolo, J. J., Kumwenda, O., Malamba-Banda, C., Barnes, K. G., Kumwenda, B., Jambo, K., Donato, C. M., Esona, M. D., Mwangi, P.N., Steele, A. D., Iturriza-Gomara, M., Cunliffe, N. A., Ndze, V. N., Kamng’ona, A. W., Dennis, F. E., Nyaga, M. M., Chaguza, C. & Jere, K. C. (2023). Comparative whole genome analysis reveals re-emergence of human Wa-like and DS-1-like G3 rotaviruses after Rotarix vaccine introduction in Malawi. Virus Evolution, 9(1): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1093/ve/vead030.
  70. Bell, G. J., Gyaase, S., Goel, V., Adu, B., Mensah, B., Essone, P., Dosoo, D., Musah, O., Niare, K., Wiru, K., Brandt, K., Emch, M., Ghansah, A., Asante, K. P., Mvalo, T., Agnandji, S. T., Juliano, J. J. & Bailey, J. A. (2023). Malaria Transmission Intensity and Parasitemia during the Three-Dose RTS, S/AS01 Vaccination Series do not Reduce Magnitude of Antibody Response nor Efficacy Against the First Case of Malaria. BMC Infectious Disease, 23(1):716. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2960373/v1.
  71. Frimpong, M., Frimpong, V. N. B., Numfor, H., Donfack, V. D., Amedior, J. S., Deegbe, D. E., Dadson, B., Ablordey, A., Eyangoh, S., Phillips, R. O. & Vedithi, S. C. (2023).  Multi-centric evaluation of Biomeme Franklin Mobile qPCR for rapid detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in clinical specimens. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(5): e0011373. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011373.
  72. Lamptey, H., Newcomb, B., Bonney, E. Y., Aboagye, J. O., Puplampu, P., Ganu, V. J., Ansa, G., Oliver-Commey, J. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). Healthcare Provider Perspectives on HIV Cure Research in Ghana. AIDS Research and Treatment, 2023: 8158439. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8158439.
  73. Owusu Donkor, I., Mensah, S. K., Dwomoh D, Akorli, J., Abuaku, B., Ashong, Y., Opoku, M., Andoh, N. E., Sumboh, J. G., Ohene, S-A.,  Owusu-Asare, A. A., Quartey, J., Dumashie, E., Lomotey, E. S., Odumang, D. A.,   Gyamfi, G. O., Dorcoo, C., Afatodzie, M. S.,Osabutey, D.,   Ismail, R. B. Y., Quaye, I., Bosomprah, S., Munster, V. &  Koram, K. A. (2023). Modeling SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and its determinants in Ghana: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey. PLOS Glob Public Health, 3(5): e0001851. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001851.
  74. Farley, E., Okeibunor, J., Balde, T., Donkor, I. O., Kleynhans, J., Wamala, J., Kaboré, N., Balam, S., Chamla, D., Braka, F., Subissi, L., Herring, B., Whelan, M., Bergeri, I. & Lewis, H. (2023). Lessons learnt during the implementation of Unity-aligned SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in Africa. Influenza Other Respi Viruses, 17:e13170. https://doi.org/10.1111/irv.13170
  75. Addo. S. O., Asare, T. O., Arthur, C., Amoateng, K., Addo, K. & Larbi, J. A. (2023). Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women attending antenatal care in a district hospital in Ghana. Public Health Challenges, 2(2): e82. https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.82.
  76. Nuvey, F. S., Haydon, D. T., Hattendorf, J., Addo, K. K., Mensah, G. I., Fink, G.,  Zinsstag, J. & Bonfoh, B. (2023). Relationship between animal health and livestock farmers’ wellbeing in Ghana: beyond zoonoses. BMC Public Health, 23:1353. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16287-2
  77. Kyei-Baafour, E., Kusi, K. A., Arthur, F. K. N., Tiendrebeogo, R. W., Owusu-Yeboa, E., Singh, S. K., Friedrich, S., Gerds, T. A., Dodoo, D., Theisen, M. & Adu, B. (2023). High opsonic phagocytosis activity and growth inhibition of merozoites are associated with RON4 antibody levels and protect against febrile malaria in Ghanaian children. Frontiers in Immunology, 14:1161301. https://doiorg/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1161301.
  78. Adamou, S., Boakye, D., Bouckari, L., Heggen, A., Tallant, J., Youssouf, Y. & Mackenzie, C. D. (2023). Successful completion of onchocerciasis elimination mapping (OEM) in Niger, West Africa. International Health, 0: 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihad032.
  79. Adjei, S., Dagadu, P., Amoah, B. Y., Hammond, G. N. A., Nortey, E., Obeng-Kyeremeh, R., Orabueze, I. C. & Asare, G. A. (2023). Moderate doses of Mucuna pruriens seed powder is safe and improves sperm count and motility. Phytomedicine Plus, 3(3): 100465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2023.100465.
  80. Owusu, F. A., Obeng-Nkrumah, N., Gyinae, E., Kodom, S., Tagoe, R., Tabi, B. K. A., Dayie, N. T. D., Opintan, J. A. & Egyir, B. (2023). Occurrence of Carbapenemases, Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and AmpCs among Beta-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria from Clinical Sources in Accra, Ghana. Antibiotics, 12: 1016. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12061016.
  81. Adusei-Poku, M. A., Aboagye, J.O., Bonney, J. H. K., Odoom, J. K., Obodai, E., Lamptey, H., Asante, I. A., Agyemang, S., Oliver-Commey, J., Kyei, G. B., Ampofo, W. K. & Bonney, E. Y. (2023). Delayed SARS-COV-2 clearance in infected persons in Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, 57(2): 97-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v57i2.3.
  82. Agbodzi, B., Duodu, S., Dela, H., Kumordjie, S., Yeboah, C., Behene, E., Ocansey, K., Yanney, J. N., Boateng-Sarfo, G., Kwofie, S. K., Egyir, B., Colston, S. M., Miranda, H. V., Watters, C., Sanders, T., Fox, A. T., Letizia, A. G., Wiley, M. R. & Attram, N. (2023). Whole genome analysis and antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Ghana. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14: 1163450. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1163450.
  83. Johnson, S. A. M., Asmah, R., Awuni, J. A., Tasiame, W., Mensah, G. I., Paweska, J. T., Weyer, J., Hellferscee, O. & Thompson, P. N. (2023). Evidence of Rift Valley Fever Virus Circulation in Livestock and Herders in Southern Ghana. Viruses, 15(6): 1346. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15061346.
  84. Owusu, P. J., Oduro, D., Duah-Quashie, N. O., Owusu, E. H., & Futagbi, G. (2023). Preliminary Study on Gastrointestinal Helminths in Warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) at the Mole National Park, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 31(1): 13-22.
  85. Ladzekpo, D., Kwofie, K. D., Kawada, H., Mikami, F., Tsuji, N., Iwanaga, S., Dadzie, S., Hatta, T.  & Ishino, T. (2023). A possible circulation of a dominant Dibothriocephalus nihonkaiensis haplotype in Japan revealed by molecular analysis of clinical tapeworm samples. Parasitology International, 96: 102771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2023.102771.
  86. Kusi, K. A., van der Puije, W., Asandem, D. A., Baba-Adam, R., Agbevey, H., Asare, B., Segbefia, P., Bentum-Ennin, L., Annan, A., Osei, F., Teye-Adjei, D., Galevo, E. S., Odame, G., Ansa, G., Amoah, L. & Bonney, J. H. K. (2023). World Hepatitis day 2021–screening and vaccination against Hepatitis B virus in Accra, Ghana. BMC Public Health, 23(1): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16108-6.
  87. Prah, D. A., Dunican, C., Amoah, L. E., Marjaneh, M. M., Kaforou, M., Nordgren, A., Jones-Warner, W., Aniweh, Y., Awandare, G. A., Cunnington, A. J. & Hafalla, J. C. R. (2023). Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection evades triggering a host transcriptomic response. Journal of Infection, 87(3): 259-262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2023.06.013.
  88. Flage, B., Dent, M. R., Tejero, J., Amoah, L. E. & Ofori-Acquah, S. F. (2023). Heme promotes sexual conversion of Plasmodium falciparum in human erythrocytes. Frontiers in Malaria, 1:1161750. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmala.2023.1161750.
  89. Sakyi, S. A., Efah, A., Naturinda, E., Senu, E., Opoku, S., Amoani, B., Agordzo, S. K., Mensah, O. S. O.,  Grant, J., Abban, E., Buckman, T. A., Kwarteng, A.,  Ephraim, R. K. D. & Danquah, K. O. (2023). Comparison of Modified Manual Acid-Phenol hloroform Method and Commercial RNA Extraction Kits for Resource Limited Laboratories. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2023: 9593796. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9593796.
  90. Bonney, J. K., Adu, B., Sanders, T., Pratt, D., Adams, P., Asante, I. A., Bonney, E. Y., Agbodzi, B., Kumordjie, S., Faye, M., Obodai, E., Ketorwoley, P., Yeboah, C., Tublu, M., Diagne, M. M., Diallo, A., Ofori, M., Laryea, D., Asiedu-Bekoe, F., Kyei, G. B., Ohene, S. A., Boateng, G., Chapman, R., Faye, O., Wiley, M., Odoom, J., Sall, A., Kasolo, F. C., Yeboah-Manu, D. (2023). Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(25): 2393-2394. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMc2300867.
  91. Coleman, S., Yihdego, Y., Gyamfi, F., Kolyada, L., Tongren, J. E., Zigirumugabe, S., Dery, D. B., Badu, K., Obiri‑Danso, K., Boakye, D., Szumlas, D., Armistead, J. S. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). Estimating malaria transmission risk through surveillance of human–vector interactions in northern Ghana. Parasites & Vectors, 16(205): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05793-2.
  92. Cheke, R. A., Post, R. J. & Boakye, D. A. (2023). Seasonal variations and other changes in the geographical distributions of different cytospecies of the Simulium damnosum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Togo and Benin. Acta Tropica, 245: 106970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.106970.
  93. Folson, G., Bannerman, B., Atadze, V., Ador, G., Kolt, B., McCloskey, P., Gangupantulu, R., Arrieta, A., Braga, B. C., Arsenault, J. & Kehs, A. (2023). Validation of mobile AI-technology assisted dietary assessment tool against weighed records and 24-hour recall in adolescent females in Ghana. The Journal of Nutrition, 153(8):2328-2338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.06.001.
  94. Kwofie, K. D., Hernandez, E. P., Anisuzzaman, K. H., Koike, Y., Sasaki, S., Inoue, T., Jimbo, K., Mikami, F., Ladzekpo, D., Umemiya-Shirafuji, R., kayoko, Y., Tanaka, T., Matsubayashi, M., Alim, M. A., Dadzie, S. K., Iwanaga, S., Tsuji, N. & Hatta, T.  (2023). RNA activation in ticks. Scientific Reports, 13(1): 9341. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36523-4.
  95. Ayettey, J., Ablorde, A., Amlalo, G. K., Mensah, B. A. & Kudom, A. A. (2023). Entomological surveillance on Aedes aegypti during covid 19 period in Cape Coast, Ghana: Risk of arboviral outbreaks, multiple insecticide resistance and distribution of F1534C, V410L and V1016I kdr mutations. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(5): e0011397. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011397.
  96. Addo S, O., Bentil, R. E., Baako, B. O. A., Yartey, K. N., Behene, E., Asiamah, B., Nyarko, A. A., Asoala, V., Sallam, M., Mate, S., Dunford, J. C., Larbi, J. A., Baidoo, P. K., Wilson, M. D., Diclaro II, J. W. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). Occurrence of Rickettsia spp. and Coxiella burnetii in ixodid ticks in Kassena-Nankana, Ghana. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 90(1-2): 137-153. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-023-00808-0.
  97. Anabire, N. G., Aculley, B., Pobee, A., Kyei‑Baafour, E., Awandare, G. A., Quintana, M. D., Hviid, L. & Ofori, M. F. (2023). High burden of asymptomatic malaria and anaemia despite high adherence to malaria control measures: a cross‑sectional study among pregnant women across two seasons in a malaria‑endemic setting in Ghana. Infection, 51: 1717-1729. https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-023-02058-z.
  98. Argyropoulos, D. C., Tan, M. H., Adobor, C., Mensah, B., Labbé, F., Tiedje, K. E., Koram, K. A., Ghansah, A. & Day, K. P. (2023). Performance of SNP barcodes to determine genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium falciparum in Africa. Frontiers in Genetics, 14: 1071896. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1071896.
  99. Abana, C. Z-Y., Kushitor, D. K., Asigbee, T. W., Parbie, P. K., Ishikawa, K., Kiyono, H., Mizutani, T., Siaw, S., Ofori, S. B., Addo-Tetebo, G., Ansong, M. R. D., Williams, M., Morton, S., Danquah, G., Matano, T., Ampofo, W. K. & Bonney, E. Y. (2023). Community based multi-disease health screening as an opportunity for early detection of HIV cases and linking them to care. BMC Public Health, 23(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15948-6.
  100. Vicar, E. K., Acquah, S. E., Wallana, W., Kuugbee, E. D., Osbutey, E. K., Aidoo, A., Acheampong, E., & Mensah, G.I. (2023). Urinary Tract Infection and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at a Primary Health Care Facility in the Northern Region of Ghana. International Journal of Microbiology, 2023: 727265. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3727265.
  101. Tsekleves, E., de Souza, D., Pickup, R., Ahorlu, C. & Darby, A. (2023). Developing home cleaning intervention through community engagement to reduce infections and antimicrobial resistance in Ghanaian homes. Scientific Reports, 13:10505. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37317-4
  102. Boakye, D., Mackenzie, C., Tallant, J., Heggen, A., Leff, S., Nadjilar, L. & Sow, M. (2023). Enhancing onchocerciasis elimination program management: A biological approach to deciding when to begin Stop Mass Drug Administration activities. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(7): e0011348. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011348.
  103. Chama, M. A., Dziwornu, G. A., Popli, E., Mas-Claret, E., Egyir, B., Ayine-Tora, D. M., Owusu, K. B-A., Reid, D. G., Osei-Safo, D., Duer, M. & Mulholland, D. (2023). Antimicrobial and in silico studies of the triterpenoids of Dichapetalum albidum. Heliyon, 9: e18299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18299.
  104. Nditanchou, R., Dixon, R., Atekem, K., Biholong, B., Wilhelm, A., Selby, R., Oye, J., Kamgno, J., Boakye, D., Schmidt, E. & Senyonjo, L. (2023). Ivermectin and doxycycline treatments against Onchocerciasis: Adaptations and impact among semi-nomadic population in Massangam Health District, Cameroon. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(7): e0011463. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011463.
  105. Asante-Kwatia, E., Gyimah, L., Forkuo, A. D., Anyan, W. K., Gbemu, M. A., Armah, F. A. & Mensah, A. Y. (2023). Ethnobotanical Survey and Cercaricidal Activity Screening of Medicinal Plants Used for Schistosomiasis Treatment in Atwima-Nwabiagya District, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2023: 6707157.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6707157.
  106. Arhinful, D. K., Yeboah, P., Duah, J., Antwi, M. A., Attachey, A., & Ntriri, M. P. (2023). A Study on Medicines Consumption Pattern of CHAG Providers in Ghana. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems, 10(3): 275. https://doi.org/10.35248/2376-0419.23.10.275.
  107. Seidu, Z., Lamptey, H., Lopez-Perez, M., Whittle, N. O., Oppong, S. K., Kyei-Baafour, E., Pobee, A. N. A., Adjei, G. O., Hviid, L. & Ofori, M. F. (2023). Plasmodium falciparum infection and naturally acquired immunity to malaria antigens among Ghanaian children in northern Ghana. Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 22: e00317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2023.e00317.
  108. Ofori, E. A., Garcia-Senosiain, A., Naghizadeh, M., Kana, I. H., Dziegiel, M. H., Adu, B., Singh, S. & Theisen, M. (2023). Human blood neutrophils generate ROS through FcγR-signaling to mediate protection against febrile P. falciparum malaria. Communications Biology, 6(1): 743. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05118-0.
  109. Lamptey, R., Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Djobalar, B., Grobbee, D. E., Adjei, G. O. & Klipstein-Grobusch, K. (2023). Diabetes self-management education interventions and self-management in low-resource settings; a mixed methods study. Plos one, 18 (7): e0286974. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286974.
  110. Appiah-Twum, F., Akorli, J., Okyere, L., Sagoe, K., Osabutey, D., Cappello, M. & Wilson, M. D. (2023). The effect of single dose albendazole (400 mg) treatment on the human gut microbiome of hookworm-infected Ghanaian individuals. Scientific Reports, 13: 11302. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38376-3.
  111. Olde Loohuis, K. M., de Kok, B. C., Bruner, W., Jonker, A., Salia, E., Tunçalp, Ö., Portela, A., Mehrtash, H., Grobbee, D. E., Srofeneyoh, E., Adu-Bonsaffoh, K., Amoakoh, H. B., Amoakoh-Coleman, M. & Browne, J. L. (2023). Strategies to improve interpersonal communication along the continuum of maternal and newborn care: A scoping review and narrative synthesis. PLOS Glob Public Health, 3(10): e0002449. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002449.
  112. Ahorlu, C. S. & Ainuson-Quampah, J. (2023). Sleep quality and psychological well-being of university students. Health Sciences Investigations Journal, 4(1): 417-418.  https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2023.6.4.1.417-418.
  113. Tapela, K., Opurum, P. C., Nuokpem, F. Y., Tetteh, B., Siaw, G. K., Humbert, M. V., Tawiah-Eshun, S., Barakisu, A. I., Asiedu, K., Arhin, S. K., Manu, A. A., Appiedu‑Addo, S. N. A., Obeng, L., Quansah, D., Languon, S., Anyigba, C., Dosoo, D., Edu, N. K. O., Oduro‑Mensah, D., Ampofo, W., Tagoe, E.,  Quaye, O., Donkor, I. O., Akorli, J.,  Aniweh, Y., Christodoulides, M., Mutungl, J., Bediako, Y., Rayner, J. C., Awandare, G. A., McCormick, C. J. & Quashie, P. K. (2023). Development of an Affordable ELISA Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid and Its Application to Samples from the Ongoing COVID-19 Epidemic in Ghana. Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40291-023-00655-0.
  114. Moyo, P., Maharaj, V., Mutombo, S. M., Andayi, W. A., Amoah, L., Kalili, K. M., & Kumi, K. (2023). Discovery and Development of Antimalarial Drug-Resistance Reversal Agents.  Frontiers in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery, 10: 1-00.
  115. Tapela, K., Opurum, P. C., Nuokpem, F. Y., Tetteh, B., Siaw, G. K., Humbert, M. V., Tawiah-Eshun, S., Barakisu, A. I., Asiedu, K., Arhin, S. K., Manu, A. A., Appiedu‑Addo, S. N. A., Obbeng, L., Quansah, D., Languon, S., Anyigba, C., Dosoo, D., Edu, N. K. O., Oduro‑Mensah, D., Ampofo, W., Tagoe, E., Quaye, O., Donkor, I. O., Akorli, J., Aniweh, Y., Christodoulides, M., Mutungi, J., Bediako, Y., Rayner, J. C., Awandare, G. A., McCormick, C. J. & Quashie, P. K. (2023). Development of an Affordable ELISA Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid and Its Application to Samples from the Ongoing COVID-19 Epidemic in Ghana. Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy,27: 583-592. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40291-023-00655-0.
  116. Obeng-Aboagye, E., Frimpong, A., Amponsah, J. A., Danso, S. E., Owusu, E. D. & Ofori, M. F. (2023). Inflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of severe malaria in children in Ghana. Malaria Journal, 22: 220. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04652-w
  117. Adams, L., Issahaku, A. R., Agoni, C., Afiadenyo, M., Kusi, K. A., Moane, S., Obiri-Yeboah, D. & Bennett, M. M.  (2023). In silico identification of potential PvFKBP35 inhibitors from Entadrophragma angolense Limonoids extracts as antimalarial agents. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 41: 101319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2023.101319.
  118. Owusu, R., Mvundura, M., Nonvignon, J., Armah, G., Bawa, J., Antwi-Agyei, K. O., Amponsa-Achiano, K., Dadzie, F., Bonsu, G., Clark, A., Pecenka, C. & Debellu, F. (2023). Rotavirus vaccine product switch in Ghana: An assessment of service delivery costs, switching costs, and cost-effectiveness. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(8): 0001328. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001328.
  119. Zhyldyz, A., Aitakin, K., Atabek, B., Elmurat, J., Rysbek, N., Jailobek, O., Ahedor, B., Otgonsuren, D., Mumbi, N.N.M., Guswanto, A., Sivakumar, T. & Yokoyama, N. (2023). An epidemiological survey of vector-borne pathogens infecting cattle in Kyrgyzstan. Parasitology International, 97: 102791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2023.102791.
  120. Osei-Wusu, S., Tetteh, J. K. A., Musah, A. B., Ntiamoah, D. O., Arthur, N., Adjei, A., Arbues, A., Ofori, E. A., Mensah, K. A., Galevo, S. E. A., Frempong, A. F., Asare, P., Asante-Poku, A., Otchere, I. D., Kusi, K. A., Lenz, T. L., Gagneux, S., Portevin, D. & Yeboah-Manu, D. (2023). Macrophage susceptibility to infection by Ghanaian Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex lineages 4 and 5 varies with self-reported ethnicity. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 13:1163993. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2023.1163993.
  121. Farley, E., Okeibunor, J., Balde, T., Donkor, I.O., Kleynhans, J., Wamala, J., Kaboré, N., Balam, S., Chamla, D., Braka, F., Subissi, L., Herring, B., Whelan, M. G., Bergeri, I. & Lewis, H. C.  (2023). Lessons learnt during the implementation of Unity-aligned SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in Africa. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, 17(8): 13170. https://doi.org/10.1111/irv.13170.
  122. Atekem, K., Nwane, P., Nditanchou, R., Jeyam, A., Wilhelm, A., Selby, R., Hamill, L., Schmidt, E., Dixon, R. & Boakye, D. (2023). Comparison of standard and modified human landing catching techniques for blackfly collection. International Health, 0: 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihad066.
  123. Amoah, L. E. & Lo, E. (2023). Editorial: Evolution and mechanisms of anti-malarial and insecticide resistance. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 13:1274741.  https://doi.org/ 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1274741.
  124. Gibbs, H., Musah, A., Seidu, O., Ampofo, W., Asiedu-Bekoe, F., Gray, J., Adewole, W.A., Cheshire, J., Marks, M. & Eggo, R.M. (2023). Call detail record aggregation methodology impacts infectious disease models informed by human mobility. PLOS Computational Biology, 19(8): 1011368. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011368.
  125. Addo, S. O., Bentil, R. E., Baako, B. O. A., Addae, C. A., Behene, E., Asoala, V., Mate, S., Oduro, D., Dunford, J. C., Larbi, J. A., Baidoo, P. K., Wilson, M. D., Diclaro II, J. W. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). First record of Babesia and Theileria parasites in ticks from Kassena‐Nankana, Ghana. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 2023: 1–5.  https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12688.
  126. Beyuo, T. K., Lawrence, E. R., Oppong, S. A., Kobernik, E. K., Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Grobbee, D. E., Browne, J. L. & Bloemenkamp, K. W. M. (2023). Impact of antenatal care on severe maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and eclampsia in Ghana. Pregnancy Hypertension, 33: 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.preghy.2023.07.177.
  127. Bentil, R. E., Addo, S.O., Mosore, M.T., Kumordjie, S., Yeboah, C., Agbodzi, B., Behene, E., Tagoe, J., Baako, B.O.A., Asoala, V., Ampadu, R.O., Mingle, D. L., Nyarko, E. O., Fox, A. T., Letizia, A. G., Diclaro II, J. W., Sanders, T., Oduro, D., Nimo-Paintsil, S. C., Harwood, J. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). First Whole Genome Sequencing of Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV) in Tick Species within Ghana. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2023: 2063317. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2063317.
  128. Nyblade, C., Zhou, P., Frazier, M., Frazier, A., Hensley, C., Fantasia-Davis, A., Shahrudin, S., Hoffer, M., Agbemabiese, C. A., LaRue, L., Barro, M., Patton, J. T., Parreño, V. & Yuan, L. (2023). Human Rotavirus Replicates in Salivary Glands and Primes Immune Responses in Facial and Intestinal Lymphoid Tissues of Gnotobiotic Pigs. Viruses, 15(9):1864. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15091864.
  129. Wallau, G. L., Abanda, N. N., Abbud, A., Abdella, S., Abera, A., Ahuka-Mundeke, S., Falconi-Agapito, F., Alagarasu, K., Ariën, K. K., Ayres, C. F. J., Barzon, L., Bonney, J. H. F.,…Wallau, G. L. (2023). Arbovirus researchers unite: expanding genomic surveillance for an urgent global need. The Lancet Global Health, 11: e1502. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00325-X.
  130. Bonney, J. H. F., Sanders, T., Pratt, D., Agbodzi, B., Laryea, D., Agyeman, N.K.F., Kumordjie, S., Attiku, K., Adams, P. L., Boateng, G. A., Ohene, S. A. Tamal, C., Mawuli, G., Yeboah, C., Dadzie, S., Kubio, C., Asiedu-Bekoe, F. & Odoom, J. K. (2023). Molecular Characterization of Circulating Yellow Fever Viruses from Outbreak in Ghana, 2021–2022. Emerging Infectious Disease, 29(9): 1818-1826.  https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2909.221671
  131. Ahenkorah, B., Sakyi, S. A., Fondjo, L. A., Helegbe, G., Owiredu, E. W., Der, E. M., Amoah, L. E., Kusi, K. A., Obiri, D., Amoani, B., Bimpong, S., Ofosu, W., Obirikorang, C., Odame, E., Larbie, C., Arthur-Johnson, P., Quaye, I., Ametefe, E. M., Okai, B. K., Anormah, R., Akorli, E., Charadan, A. M. S., Aboubacar, R. M., Amesewu, E. & Gyan, B. (2023). Evaluating circulating soluble markers of endothelial dysfunction and risk factors associated with PE: A multicentre longitudinal case control study in northern Ghana. Heliyon, 9(9): e19096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19096.
  132. Otgonsuren, D., Myagmarsuren, P., Zoljargal, M., Ahedor, B., Sivakumar, T., Battur, B., Battsetseg, B., & Yokoyama, N. (2023). The First Survey of Bovine Babesia Species Infecting Yaks (Bos Grunniens) in Mongolia. The Journal of Parasitology, 109(5): 480–485. https://doi.org/10.1645/22-93.
  133. Addo, S. O., Amoako, E. K., Bentil, R. E., Agbodzi, B., Mosore, M. T., Yeboah, C., Attram, N., Larbi, J. A., Kwakye-Nuako, G., de Souza, D. K., Wilson, M. D. & Boakye, D. A. (2023). Detection of Leishmania DNA in Phlebotomine Sand Flies in Tsatee, a Community in the Volta Region, Ghana. BioMed Research International, 2023: 1963050. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1963050.
  134. Akuffo, R. A., Sanchez, C., Amanor, I., Amedior, J. S., Kotey, N. K., Anto, F., Azurago, T., Ablordey, A., Owusu-Antwi, F., Beshah, A., Amoako, Y. A., Phillips, R. O., Wilson, M., Asiedu, K., Ruiz-Postigo, J., Moreno, J. & Mokni, M. (2023). Endemic infectious cutaneous ulcers syndrome in the Oti Region of Ghana: Study of cutaneous leishmaniasis, yaws and Haemophilus ducreyi cutaneous ulcers. Plos one, 18 (9): e0292034. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292034.
  135. Dwomoh, D., Wurie, I., Harding, Y., Sedzro, K. M., Kandeh, J., Tagoe, H., Addo, C., Arhinful, D. K., Sessay, A. R. C., Kamara, J. L.,  Mansaray, K. & Ampofo, W. K. (2023). Estimating prevalence and modelling correlates of HIV test positivity among Female Sex Workers, Men who have Sex with Men, People who Inject Drugs, Transgender People and Prison Inmates in Sierra Leone, 2021. AIDS Research and Therapy, 20: 70.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00566-4.
  136. Nuvey, F. S., Hanley, N., Simpson, K., Haydon, D. T., Hattendorf, J., Mensah, G. I., Addo, K. K., Bonfoh, B., Zinsstag, J. & Fink, G., (2023). Farmers’ valuation and willingness to pay for vaccines to protect livestock resources against priority infectious diseases in Ghana. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 219 (2023): 106028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.106028.
  137. Danso, S. E., Frimpong, A., Seneadza, N. A. H. & Ofori, M. F. (2023). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caregivers on childhood immunization in Okaikoi sub-metro of Accra, Ghana. Frontiers in Public Health, 11:1230492. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1230492.
  138. Frempong, N. A., Ahiabor, C., Anyan, W. K., Mama, A., Kusi, K. A., Ofori, M. F., Adu, B., Debrah, A. Y., Anang, A. K., Ndam, N. T. & Courtin, D., (2023). Malaria, Urogenital Schistosomiasis, and Anaemia in Pregnant Ghanaian Women. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2023: 7500676. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7500676.
  139. Boachie-Ansah, P., Anto, B. P., Marfo, A. F. A., Dassah, E. T., Cobbold, C. C. & Asiamah, M. (2023). Prevalence, Awareness, and Control of Hypertensive Disorders amongst Pregnant Women Seeking Healthcare in Ghana. Journal of Pregnancy, 2023: 4194443. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4194443.
  140. Danquah, K. O., Adankwah, E., Dadzie, H. E., Gyamfi, D., Adjei, E. A., Sampene, P. P. O. & Morhe, E. (2023). Prolonged Duration of Air-Dry Fixation of Cervical Smears Produces Superior Cytomorphological Staining Quality over Conventional Wet-Fixed Smears. Acta Cytologica, 67 (5): 528–532. https://doi.org/10.1159/000530924
  141. Opoku, M., Obeng-Aboagye, E., Boamah, G.Y.K., Adu-Asamoah, D., Ismail, R.b.Y., Akpo, M. S., Dogbatse, E. E., Abraham, J., Odoom, J. K., Donkor, I. O. & Akorli, J. (2023) Assessing the performance of regular surgical nose masks as a sampling method for SARS-CoV-2 detection in a cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE, 18(10): e0293001. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293001.
  142. Bell, G. J., Gyaase, S., Goel, V., Adu, B., Mensah, B., Essone, P., Dosoo, D., Osei, M., Niare, K., Wiru, K., Brandt, K., Emch, M., Ghansah, A., Asante, K. P., Mvalo, T., Agnandji, S. T., Juliano, J. J. & Bailey, J. A. (2023). Background malaria incidence and parasitemia during the three-dose RTS,S/AS01 vaccination series do not reduce magnitude of antibody response nor efficacy against the first case of malaria. BMC Infectious Diseases, 23:716.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08699-7.
  143. Sartelli, M., Barie, P.S., Coccolini, F., Abbas, M., Egyir, B. & Worldwide Antimicrobial Resistance National/International Network Group (WARNING) Collaborators. (2023). Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action. World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 18:50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-023-00518-3.
  144. Asante-Poku, A., Otchere, I.D., Asare, P., Osei-Wusu, S., Koka, E. & Yeboah-Manu, D. (2023). Control of Zoonotic TB: The Need for Multidisciplinary One Health Framework. In: Sing, A. (eds) Zoonoses: Infections Affecting Humans and Animals (pp.1379-1391). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27164-9_61.
  145. Odurowah Duah-Quashie, N. & Tandoh, K. Z. (2023). Fixed prevalence of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance markers after 3 years of drug pressure. The Lancet Global Health, 11(11): e1676-e1677. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00435-7.
  146. Kumatia, E. K., Zoiku, F. K., Asase, A. & Tung, N. H. (2023).  In vitro and in silico anti-malarial activity and cytotoxicity of n-hexyl 1-O-rutinoside (a glycoside) isolated from Annickia polycarpa (DC.) Setten and Maas ex I.M. Turner     (Annonaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 319: 117287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117287.
  147. Hamidu, S., Adams, L., Oduro, P. K., Zoiku, F. K., Aning, A., Ampem-Danso, E., Ampofo, J. A., Afiadenyo, M., Moane, S., Bennett, M. M., Kusi, K. A. & Obiri-Yeboah, D. (2023). In vitro antiplasmodial activity, LC-MS analysis, and molecular docking studies of bioactive compounds from Tetrapleura tetraptera (Fabaceae) fruits. Scientific African, 22: e01944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01944.
  148. Willis, A., Chatio, S., Darko, N., Nonterah, E. A., Zakariah-Akoto, S., Alale, J., Jones, C. R., Curtis, F., Kunutsor, S., Ansah, P. O. & Seidu, S. (2023) Cardiovascular disease prevention: Community Based Asset Mapping within religious networks in a rural Sub-Saharan African neighbourhood. PLOS Glob Public Health 3(10): e0002201. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002201.
  149. Londono-Renteria, B., Seidu, Z., Lamptey, H., Ofori, M. F., Hviid, L. & Lopez-Perez, M. (2023). Biomarker of Anopheles exposure in Ghanaian children with hemoglobin S and C. Acta Tropica, 249 (2024) 107043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.107043
  150. Segbefia, C., Amponsah, S. K., Afrane, A. K. A., Nyarko, M. Y., Brew, Y., Salifu, N., Ahorhorlu, S. Y., Sulley, A. M., Hviid, L., Ofori, M. F. & Adjei, G. O.(2023). Clinical and laboratory characteristics of children with sickle cell disease on hydroxyurea treated with artemether-lumefantrine for acute uncomplicated malaria. Frontiers in Medicine, 10:1291330.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1291330.
  151. Afiadenyo, M., Adams, L., Agoni, C., Moane, S., Mckeon-Bennett, M., Obiri-Yeboah, D. & Singh, J. (2023). Computational Screening of Neuropilin-1 Unveils Novel Potential Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Therapeutics. Chemistry and Biodiversity, 20: e202301227. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202301227.
  152. Ahedor, B., Otgonsuren, D., Zhyldyz, A., Guswanto, A., Ngigi, N. M. M., Valinotti, M. F. R., Kothalawala, H., Kalaichelvan, N., Silva, S. S. P., Kothalawala, H., Acosta, T. J., Sivakumar, T. & Yokoyama, N. (2023). Development and evaluation of specific polymerase chain reaction assays for detecting Theileria equi genotypes. Parasites & Vectors, 16: 435. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06045-z
  153. Baker, K. S., Jauneikaite, E., Nunn, J. G., Midega, J. T., Atun, R., Holt, K. E., Walia, K., Howden, B. P., Tate, H., Okeke, I. N., Carattoli, A., Hsu, L. Y., Hopkins, K. L., Muloi, D. M., Wheeler, N. E., Aanensen, D. M., Mason, L. C. E., Rodgus, J., Hendriksen, R. S., Essack, S. Y., Egyir, B., Halpin, A. L., MacCannell, D. R., Campos, J., Srikantiah, P., Feasey, N. A. & Peacock, S. J.(2023). Evidence reviews and recommendations for the implementation of genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance: reports from an international expert group. The Lancet Microbe, 4(12): e1035-e1039. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00281-1
  154. Muloi, D. M., Jauneikaite, E., Anjum, M. F., Essack, S. Y., Singleton, D. A., Kasudi, M. R., Wade, M. J., Egyir, B., Nunn, J. G., Midega, J. T. & Peacock, S. J. (2023). Exploiting genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance at One Health interfaces. The Lancet Microbe, 4(12): e1056-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00284-7.
  155. Abel, A. A., Koffi, A. P., Quaye, C., Gyamfi, E., Dogbe, M. A., Kyei– Baffour, E., Sarpong-Duah, M. & Mosi, L. (2023). Female Catholic religious congregations in the fight against Buruli ulcer in Côte d’Ivoire: identification, level of intervention and logic of construction of care centers. African Review of Migration and Environment, 7 (2): 69- 96.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10064285. 
  156. Osei-mensah, B., Boakye, Y. D., Anyan, W. K., Agana, T. A., Aboagye, E. A. , Bentil, I., Lomotey, E. S., Adu, F. & Agyare, C.(2023). In Vitro Cercaricidal Activity, Acute Toxicity, and GC/MS Analysis of Some Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2023 (4589424). https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4589424
  157. Suzuki, T., Boonyaleka, K., Okano, T., Iida, T., Yoshida, M., Fukano, H., Hoshino, Y., Iwakura, Y., Ablordey, A. S. & Ashida, H. (2023). Inflammasome-triggered IL-18 controls skin inflammation in the progression of Buruli ulcer. PLoS Pathogens, 19 (11): e1011747. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. ppat.1011747
  158. Nuvey, F. S., Mensah, G. I., Zinsstag, J., Hattendorf, J., Fink, G., Bonfoh, B. & Addo, K. K. (2023). Management of diseases in a ruminant livestock production system: a participatory appraisal of the performance of veterinary services delivery, and utilization in Ghana. BMC Veterinary Research, 19:237. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03793-z
  159. Baker, K.S., Jauneikaite, E., Hopkins, K.L., Lo, S.W., Sánchez-Busó, L., Getino, M., Howden, B.P., Holt, K.E., Musila, L.A., Hendriksen, R.S., Amoako, D.G., Aanensen, D. M., Okeke,I. N., Egyir, B., Nunn, J. G., Midega, J. T., Feasey, N. A. & Peacock, S. J. (2023). Genomics for public health and international surveillance of antimicrobial resistance. The Lancet Microbe, 4(12): e1047-e1055. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00283-5.
  160. Agbemelo-Tsomafo, C., Adjei, S., Kusi, K. A., Deitsch, K. W., Amoah, D., Obeng-Kyeremeh, R., Sumabe, A. M. & Aniweh, Y. (2023). Prevalence of Leucocytozoon infection in domestic birds in Ghana. PLoS one, 18(11): e0294066. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0294066.
  161. Dolo, H., Coulibaly, M., Sow, M., Coulibaly, Y., Doumbia, M., Sanogo, M. S. A., Dembele, B., Guindo, B., Coulibaly, M., Keita, M., Soumaoro, L., Diarra D., Dicko, B., Hamill, L., Doumbia, S., Sangho, H., Sangare, Y., Zhang, Y., Tallant, J., Yaro, A., Mackenzie, C., Nutman, T. B. & Boakye, D. (2023). Progress towards elimination of onchocerciasis transmission in Mali: A “pre-stop MDA” survey in 18 transmission zones. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(11): e0011632. . https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pntd.0011632
  162. Antoni, S., Nakamura, T., Cohen, A. L., Mwenda, J. M., Weldegebriel, G., Biey, J. N. M., Shaba, K., Rey-Benito, G., de Oliveira, L. H. , Oliveira, M. T. D., Ortiz, C.,  Ghoniem, A., Fahmy, K., Ashmony, H. A., Videbaek, D., Daniels, D., Pastore, R., Singh, S., Tondo, E., Liyanage, J. B. L., Sharifuzzaman, M., Grabovac, V., Batmunkh, N., Logronio, J., Armah, G., Dennis, F. E., Seheri, M., Magagula, N., Mphahlele, J., Leite, J. P. G., Araujo, I. T., Fumian, T. M., Mohammady, H. E. L., Semeiko, G., Samoilovich, E., Giri, S., Kang, G., Thomas, S., Bines, J., Kirkwood, C. D., Liu, N., Lee, D-Y.,  Iturriza-Gomara, M., Page, N. A., Esona, M. D., M. Ward, L., Wright, C. N., Mijatovic-Rustempasic, S., Tate, J. E., Parashar, U. D., Gentsch, J., Bowen, M. D. & Serhan, F.(2023). Rotavirus genotypes in children under five years hospitalized with diarrhea in low and middleincome countries: Results from the WHO coordinated Global Rotavirus Surveillance Network. PLOS Glob Public Health, 3(11): e0001358. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001358
  163. Philip, A. A., Agbemabiese, C. A., Yi, G., & Patton, J. T. (2023). T7 expression plasmids for producing a recombinant human G1P [8] rotavirus comprising RIX4414 sequences of the RV1 (Rotarix, GSK) vaccine strain. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 12 (2): e00603.  https://doi.10.1128/MRA.00603.23
  164. Agbodzi, B., Yousseu, F.B.S., Simo, F.B.N., Kumordjie, S., Yeboah, C., Mosore, M.T., Bentil, R.E., Coatsworth, H.G., Attram, N., Nimo-Paintsil, S., Fox, A.T., Bonney, J. H. K., Ampofo, W., Dinglasan, R. R., Sanders, T., Wiley, M. R., Demanou, M. & Letizia, A. G. (2023). Whole genome sequencing of outbreak strains from 2017 to 2018 reveals an endemic clade of dengue 1 virus in Cameroon. Emerging Microbes & Infections, 12 (2): 2281352. https://doi.10.1080/22221751.2023.2281352
  165. Jephcott, F. L., Wood, J. L., Cunningham, A. A., Bonney, J. K., Nyarko‐Ameyaw, S., Maier, U. & Geissler, P. W. (2023). Ineffective responses to unlikely outbreaks: Hypothesis building in newly‐emerging infectious disease outbreaks. Medical Anthropology Quarterly: 1–17.  https://doi.org/10.1111/maq.12827.
  166. Kawamura, T., Prah, I., Mahazu, S., Ablordey, A., & Saito, R. (2023). Types A and F Clostridium perfringens in healthcare wastewater from Ghana. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 89(12): e01619- 23. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01619-23.
  167. Lamptey, H., Pasternak, A.O., Bonney, E.Y., Aboagye, J. O., Boateng, A.T., Abana, C. Z. Y., Adams, P., Cicilionyte, A., Berkhout, B., Adu, B. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). PA-305 FC gamma receptor gene polymorphisms and reservoir size in HIV patients in Ghana. . BMJ Global Health, 8 (10): A62. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.152.
  168. Yeboah-Manu, D., Danso, E.K., Asare-Boadu, A., Asare, P., Lamptey, I. N., Osei-Wusu, S., Tetteh, P., Tetteh, A., Yeboah, A., Darkwahene-Boateng, S., Adjei, A. Klinogo, Y., Mensah, J. A., Atiase, Y., Koram, K., Asante-Poku, A. & Forson, A. (2023). PA-224 Impact of diabetes mellitus on tuberculosis treatment outcome. BMJ Global Health, 8 (10): A51. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.124.
  169. Kyei, G., Bonney, E., Lamptey, H., Abana, C. & Twumasi, A. (2023). OA-189 Building capacity for HIV cure research in Ghana–The H-CRIS experience. BMJ Global Health, 8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.13.
  170. Thomford, N. E., Kellerman, T., Debrah, O., Anyanful, A., Biney, R. P., Boadi, D., Yahaya, E. S., Ekor, M. & Kyei, G. B. (2023). PA-113 Pharmacogenomics of drug-drug interactions in malaria-HIV con-infections: effects on generic artemether-lumefantrine therapy used in Ghana for malaria treatment. BMJ Global Health, 8.https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.88.
  171. Zeukeng, F., Bigoga, J., Yeboah-Manu, D., Mbigha, S.G., Mbacham, W. & Ablordey, A., 2023. PA-604 Whole genome sequencing confirmed contamination of mycobacterium ulcerans-infected lesions by rhodococcus erythropolis. BMJ Global Health, 8: A101-A102. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.248.
  172. Amuasi, G. R., Dsani, E., Owusu-Nyantakyi, C., Owusu, F. A., Mohktar, Q., Nilsson, P., Adu, B., Hendriksen, R. S. & Egyir, B. (2023). Enterococcus species: insights into antimicrobial resistance and whole-genome features of isolates recovered from livestock and raw meat in Ghana. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14:1254896. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1254896.
  173. Doan, Y. H., Dennis, F. E., Takemae, N., Haga, K., Shimizu, H., Appiah, M. G., Lartey, B. L., Damanka, S. A., Hayashi, T., Suzuki, T., Kageyama, T., Armah, G. E. & Katayama, K. (2023). Emergence of Intergenogroup Reassortant G9P [4] Strains Following   Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction in Ghana. Viruses, 15(12): 2453. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15122453.
  174. Akyea-Bobi, N. E., Akorli, J., Opoku, M., Akporh, S. S., Amlalo, G. K., Osei, J. H. N., Frempong, K. K., Pi-Bansa, S., Boakye, H. A., Abudu, M., Akorli, E. A., Acquah-Baidoo, D., Pwalia, R., Bonney, J. H. K., Quansah, R. & Dadzie, S. K. (2023). Entomological risk assessment for transmission of arboviral diseases by Aedes mosquitoes in a domestic and forest site in Accra, Ghana. Plos one, 18(12): e0295390.  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295390.
  175. Oppong, S. S., Naab, F.,  Akuffo, R. A. & Donkor, E. S. (2023) Functional status and quality of life of women with infertility in Southern Ghana: A cross-sectional study. Health Scienses Investigations Journal, 4 (2): 550 -559. https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2023.12.4.2.550-559.
  176. Ahorlu, C. S., Atinbire, S. A., Sedzro, K. M., Alomatu, B., de Souza, D. K., Asamenyi-Mensah, K., Opare, J., Saunderson, P. & Weiland, S. (2023). Improving access to lymphatic filariasis MMDP services through an enhanced evidence-based, cascaded training model for health worker capacity strengthening in Ghana: an evaluation study. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4: 1282218. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2023.1282218.
  177. Hamidu, S., Adams, L., Oduro, P. K., Zoiku, F. K., Aning, A., Ampem-Danso, E., Ampofo, J. A., Afiadenyo, M., Moane, S., Bennett, M. M., Kusi, K. A. & Obiri –Yeboah, D.  (2023). In vitro antiplasmodial activity, LC-MS analysis, and molecular docking studies of bioactive compounds from Tetrapleura tetraptera (Fabaceae) fruits. Scientific African, 22: e01944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01944.
  178. Dofuor, A. K., Quartey, N. K., Osabutey, A. F., Boateng, B. O., Lutuf, H., Osei, J. H. N., Ayivi-Tosuh, S. M., Aiduenu, A. F., Ekloh, W., Loh, S. K., Opoku, M. J., & Aidoo, O. F. (2023). The Global Impact of COVID-19: Historical Development, Molecular Characterization, Drug Discovery and Future Directions. Clinical Pathology, 16: 1- 21. https://doi.org/10.1177/2632010X231218075.
  179. Osei-Kwasi, H., Akparibo, R., Zakariah-Akoto, S., Holdsworth, M., Nicolaou, M., Jackson, P. & Griffiths, P.  (2023). Towards healthier culinary practices among Ghanaian women in the UK: A photovoice analysis. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 82(OCE5). E288.  https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665123003877.
  180. Agbemabiese, C. A., Philip, A. A. & Patton, J. T. (2023). Recovery of Recombinant Rotaviruses by Reverse Genetics. In: Pérez, D.R. (eds) Reverse Genetics of RNA Viruses: Methods in Molecular Biology, 2733: 249-263. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3533-9_15
  181. Danquah, K. O., Adankwah, E., Dadzie, H. E., Gyamfi, D., Adjei, E. A., P. P. O. & Morhe, E. (2023). Prolonged Duration of Air-Dry Fixation of Cervical Smears Produces Superior Cytomorphological Staining Quality over Conventional Wet-Fixed Smears.  Acta Cytologica, 67 (5): 528–532. https://doi.org/10.1159/000530924.
  182. Jauneikaite, E., Baker, K.S., Nunn, J.G., Midega, J.T., Hsu, L.Y., Singh, S.R., Halpin, A.L., Hopkins, K.L., Price, J.R., Srikantiah, P., Egyir, B., Okeke, I. N., Holt, K. E., Peacock, S. J. & Feasey, N. A. (2023). Genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance to support infection prevention and control in health-care facilities. The Lancet Microbe, 4(12): e1040-e1046. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00282-3
  183. Amoah, E., Enos, J. Y., Ganle, J., & Maya, E. T. (2023). Adolescents’ satisfaction with abortion services received and factors associated with satisfaction at reproductive health centres. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(12): 4828-4841. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15823
  184. Dai, J., Agbemabiese, C. A., Griffin, A. N., & Patton, J. T. (2023). Rotavirus capping enzyme VP3 inhibits interferon expression by inducing MAVS degradation  during viral replication. American Society for Microbiology, 14(6): e02255-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.02255-23.
  185. Oseni, T. I., Blankson, P. K., Dele-Ojo, B. F., Duodu, F., Echieh, C. P., Alabi, S. B., Tayo, B. O., Sarpong, D. F., Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Boima, V. & Ogedegbe, G. (2023). Medication adherence and blood pressure control: A preliminary assessment of the role of health insurance in Nigeria and Ghana. SAGE Open Medicine. 11: 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231152324
  186. Fall, A. K. D. J., Dechavanne, C., Sabbagh, A., Garcia, A., Courtin, D., & Migot-Nabias, F. (2023). Combined polymorphisms involving the IgG heavy chain and fc gamma receptors among Fulani and non-Fulani in Benin: Implications for the natural protection of young Fulani against plasmodium Falciparum malaria infections. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 112: 105461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105461
  187. Oduro, D., Darko, S., Blankson, E. R., & Mensah, G. I. (2023). Assessment of bacteria contaminants in different zones and point sources of sandy beaches in Accra, Ghana. Microbiology Insights, 16: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786361231195152
  188. Guetchueng, S. T., Djouonzo, P. T., Lame, Y., Kowa, T. K., Dotse, E., Tchokouaha, L. R. Y., Wabo, H. R., Appiah-Opong, R. & Agbor, G. A. (2023). Antileishmanial anthraquinones from the rhyzomes of Rumex abyssinicus Jacq (Polygonaceae), Natural Product Research, 37(17): 2935-2939. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2137797