Joseph Opare
Biographic Data
| ID | 7754367 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joseph Opare |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joseph |
| FAMILY NAME | Opare |
| SIGNATURE | OPARE J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghana Health Service |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Evidence based targeting of districts for active surveillance of skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Ghana
To improve control and management of skin-neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), district-level integration of case finding and management is recommended. However, these strategies are costly and should be targeted to co-endemic areas. Identifying districts with high burdens of undiagnosed cases, particularly where access to healthcare is limited, can better direct efforts. We developed an evidence consensus framework—a structured decision-making ap…
Schistosomiasis in Ghana from baseline to now
Background Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ghana, significantly impacted by the construction of dams during the 1960s that resulted in the creation of Lake Volta. The Ghana Health Service launched the Neglected Tropical Disease program in 2008, expanding baseline disease mapping first initiated in 2007 to additional geographic areas in 2008 and 2010 and simultaneously rolling out mass drug administration (MDA). Significant red…
Validation of routine lymphatic filariasis morbidity surveillance in the Upper West Region, Ghana
In Ghana and other countries pursuing elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF), suspect cases of lymphoedema and hydrocele are routinely enumerated by community health workers (CHWs) during mass drug administration (MDA). These data, in addition to cases captured through the routine out-patient department are used for burden estimation and health service planning. To date there has been no systematic evaluation of the reliability of these data in…
Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak and associated factors in six districts of Brong Ahafo region, Ghana, 2016
Meningitis outbreak due to Streptococcus pneumoniae was established in BAR. Upper respiratory tract infection and alcohol use were associated with the outbreak. Mass campaigns on healthy living habits, signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as the need for early reporting were some of the control measures instituted. Moreover, we recommend Pneumococcal vaccination in BAR to prevent future outbreaks
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Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak and associated factors in six districts of Brong Ahafo region, Ghana, 2016
Meningitis outbreak due to Streptococcus pneumoniae was established in BAR. Upper respiratory tract infection and alcohol use were associated with the outbreak. Mass campaigns on healthy living habits, signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as the need for early reporting were some of the control measures instituted. Moreover, we recommend Pneumococcal vaccination in BAR to prevent future outbreaks
Schistosomiasis in Ghana from baseline to now
Background Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ghana, significantly impacted by the construction of dams during the 1960s that resulted in the creation of Lake Volta. The Ghana Health Service launched the Neglected Tropical Disease program in 2008, expanding baseline disease mapping first initiated in 2007 to additional geographic areas in 2008 and 2010 and simultaneously rolling out mass drug administration (MDA). Significant red…
Validation of routine lymphatic filariasis morbidity surveillance in the Upper West Region, Ghana
In Ghana and other countries pursuing elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF), suspect cases of lymphoedema and hydrocele are routinely enumerated by community health workers (CHWs) during mass drug administration (MDA). These data, in addition to cases captured through the routine out-patient department are used for burden estimation and health service planning. To date there has been no systematic evaluation of the reliability of these data in…
Evidence based targeting of districts for active surveillance of skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Ghana
To improve control and management of skin-neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), district-level integration of case finding and management is recommended. However, these strategies are costly and should be targeted to co-endemic areas. Identifying districts with high burdens of undiagnosed cases, particularly where access to healthcare is limited, can better direct efforts. We developed an evidence consensus framework—a structured decision-making ap…
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