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2. Data management during COVID-19 outbreak response in Ghana: a reference laboratory perspective on key issues and measures

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Obodai, Evangeline, B. Kyei, George, Aboagye, James, Y. Bonney, Evelyn, A. Asante, Ivy, K. H. Bonney, Joseph, Adusei-Poku, Mildred, Lamptey, Helena, Adu, Bright, Kenu, Ernest, A. Koram, Kwadwo, K. Ampofo, William, and K. Odoom, John

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surveillance, pandemic, COVID-19, data management, laboratory diagnosis
Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 is an important subject for global health. Ghana experienced lowmoderate transmission of the disease when the first case was detected in March 12, 2020 until the middle of July when the number of cases begun to drop. By August 24, 2020, the country's total number of confirmed cases stood at 43,622, with 263 deaths. By the same time, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of the University of Ghana, the primary testing centre for COVID-19, had tested 285,501 with 28,878 confirmed cases. Due to database gaps, there were initial challenges with timely reporting and feedback to stakeholders during the peak surveillance period. The gaps resulted from mismatches between samples and their accompanying case investigation forms, samples without case investigation forms and vice versa, huge data entry requirements, and delayed test results. However, a revamp in data management procedures, and systems helped to improve the turnaround time for reporting results to all interested parties and partners. Additionally, inconsistencies such as multiple entries and discrepant patient-sample information were resolved by introducing a barcoding electronic capture system. Here, we describe the main challenges with COVID-19 data management and analysis in the laboratory and recommend measures for improvement.

Published
2021

3. Emeritus Professor Francis Kwesi Nkrumah (1935 -- 2024).

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Koram, Kwadwo A.

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*BURKITT'S lymphoma, *HEADS of state, *CHILDREN'S hospitals, *MENINGOCOCCAL vaccines, *MEDICAL education
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The Ghana Medical Journal published an article in September 2024 honoring the life of Emeritus Professor Francis Kwesi Nkrumah, who passed away at the age of 89. He was a distinguished medical professional, the son of Ghana's first president, and made significant contributions to medical research and education in Ghana and beyond. Professor Nkrumah's legacy as a leader in medical education, research administration, and global health continues to inspire future generations. [Extracted from the article]

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2024
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6. Epidemiology of COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana, 2020

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A. Odikro, Magdalene, primary, Kenu, Ernest, additional, L. Malm, Keziah, additional, Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin, additional, L. Noora, Charles, additional, Frimpong, Joseph, additional, Calys-Tagoe, Benedict, additional, and A. Koram, Kwadwo, additional

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2020
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11. Epidemiology of COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana, 2020.

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Kenu, Ernest, Odikro, Magdalene A., Malm, Keziah L., Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin, Noora, Charles L., Frimpong, Joseph A., Calys-Tagoe, Benedict, and Koram, Kwadwo A.

Subjects
COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19, VIRAL transmission, EPIDEMIOLOGY, INTERNAL migration
Abstract

Objective: Describe the epidemiology of COVID-19 cases detected in the first four months of the pandemic in Ghana by person, place and time to provide an understanding of the local epidemiology of the disease. Methods: We conducted an exploratory descriptive study of all confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana from March 12 to June 30, 2020. Data was merged from the country's electronic databases, cleaned and summarized using medians, proportions and geospatial analysis. Design: A cross-sectional study design Setting: Ghana Participants: All confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana from March 12 to June 30, 2020 Interventions: None Main Outcome measures: Epidemiological characterization of all confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded from March 12 -- June 30, 2020 in Ghana by person, place and time. Results: A total of 17,763 cases were recorded with median age (IQR) of 33years (One month to 85 years). Among the confirmed cases, 10,272 (57.8%) were males and 3,521 (19.8%) were symptomatic with cough recorded in 1,420 (40.3%) cases. The remaining 14,242 (80.2%) were asymptomatic. Greater Accra region recorded the highest number of confirmed cases 11,348 (63.9%). All 16 administrative regions had recorded cases of COVID-19 by June 30, 2020 due to internal migration between the hotspots and other regions. The epidemiological curve showed a propagated outbreak with 117 deaths (CFR= 0.67%) recorded. Conclusion: A propagated outbreak of COVID -- 19 was confirmed in Ghana on March 12, 2020. Internal migration from hotspots to other regions led to the spread of the virus across the nation. Majority of cases were asymptomatic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2020
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