Publications by authors named "Benedict Ofori"
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- * Despite a significant decrease in people needing intervention and improved control measures, ongoing efforts are necessary to tackle the social and economic impacts of these diseases, which can worsen marginalization and stigma.
- * Wastewater-based epidemiology offers a promising solution for enhancing disease surveillance in Africa by analyzing wastewater to detect pathogens, thereby providing quicker outbreak warnings and better resource management compared to traditional methods.
In this review, we examine the current landscape of point-of-care testing (POCT) diagnostic tools designed for poverty-related infectious diseases (PRIDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) while delineating key avenues for future advancements. Our analysis encompasses both established and emerging diagnostic methods for PRIDs, addressing the persistent challenges in POCT tool development and deployment, such as cost, accessibility, and reliability. We emphasize recent advancements in POCT diagnostic tools as well as platforms poised to enhance diagnostic testing in sSA.
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