Bernard Nkrumah - Epidemiology

Author Information

Bernard Nkrumah is affiliated with the African Field Epidemiology Network in Accra, Ghana. His work primarily focuses on epidemiology, infectious diseases, and public health interventions. His affiliation with a prominent African epidemiology network highlights his significant role in advancing public health research and practice in the region.

Research Contributions

Bernard Nkrumah has made substantial contributions to the field of epidemiology, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases and public health. His research spans a variety of topics, including the surveillance and laboratory response to infectious disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and the improvement of diagnostic capacities. Notably, his work has addressed critical public health issues such as COVID-19 diagnosis, bacterial infections in respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, and the efficacy of health interventions in resource-limited settings. His contributions are not only limited to Ghana but also extend to other African countries, reflecting a broad impact on public health practices across the continent.

Aliases

Bernard Nkrumah is also known by the aliases B Nkrumah and B. Nkrumah.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Total Papers	31
Total Citations	883
H-index	14

Publications:

Surveillance and laboratory collaboration in response to an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Plesiomonas shigelloides, and Aeromonas hydrophila in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana: a case series

DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-03243-0

Year: 2022

Common bacteria in sputum or gastric lavage of patients presenting with signs and symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.38.383.26333

Year: 2021

Laboratory capacity in COVID-19 diagnosis and the need to enhance molecular testing in Ghana

DOI: 10.1080/23779497.2021.1908157

Year: 2021

Genomic and epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 in Africa

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009335

Year: 2021

Improved detection of microbiological pathogens: role of partner and non-governmental organizations

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-05999-8

Year: 2021

Shigella spp . Antimicrobial Drug Resistance , Papua New Guinea , 2000 – 2009

DOI:

Year: 2019

Proficiency Testing of Viral Marker Screening in African Blood Centers — Seven African Countries, 2017

DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6842a3

Year: 2019

Building local human resources to implement SLMTA with limited donor funding: The Ghana experience

DOI: 10.4102/ajlm.v3i2.214

Year: 2014

Predictive Value of Fever and Palmar Pallor for P. falciparum Parasitaemia in Children from an Endemic Area

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036678

Year: 2012

Gastrointestinal and urinary tract pathogenic infections among HIV seropositive patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana

DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-5-454

Year: 2012

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