Timothy Archampong
About Timothy Archampong
Role(s) / Profession(s)
- Academic
Organization
- Korle-bu Teaching Hospital / University of Ghana Medical School
Language(s)
Recent Contributions
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Timothy Archampong replied to "Supply chain improvements could decrease under 5 malaria mortality by 37%" in the Malaria Treatment & Prevention community.
Its amazing how improved structural efficiency translates into better delivery of essential medicines to the periphery. If the political will is there, issues like this can be disseminated widely in sub-saharan africa.
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Timothy Archampong replied to "Malaria and Malnutrition" in the Malaria Treatment & Prevention community.
It is clear mal-nourished children have worse outcomes when they contract malaria compared to well nourished ones. I think, certainly in my region, the education level of parents determine outcome significantly as some kids may be exposed to a number of unproven herbal or mandane therapies hence presenting late for conventional care. Also some cheaper versions of anti-malarials are available to the poor with obviously reduced efficacy. Education is key in disease recognition and prevention. ...
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Timothy Archampong replied to "RDTs vs. Presumptive Treatment: Medical Science vs. Pragmatism/ Economics" in the Malaria Treatment & Prevention community.
It looks like the sensitivities and specificities for RDTs vary as per demographic areas and parasitic type. I suppose this calls for more local data on its sensitivity profile depending on the dominant parasitic species so as to streamline RDTs.
Recent Recommendations
- None at this time.