Department of Theoretical and Applied BiologyPhysical SciencesLife SciencesHealth SciencesSocial Sciences
Kingsley Badu
100 Publications37 Research Themes90 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher has been conducting extensive work in the field of parasitic diseases, with a strong focus on malarial infections and COVID-19. Recent advancements in diagnostics include the use of highly sensitive digital PCR for rapid diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum infections, as well as improvements in testing capacity for COVID-19 cases. The researcher has also explored novel approaches to understand the role of viral shedding in transmission dynamics and tested viral parameters such as hematological markers in both malarial and COVID-19 settings. Their work highlights the importance of rapid testing tools and digital technology in addressing these critical public health challenges, while also emphasizing the ethical and societal implications of rapid response strategies.
Key Research Themes (37)
Physical Sciences
Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
Life Sciences
Bee Products Chemical Analysis
Physical Sciences
Biosensors and Analytical Detection
Life Sciences
Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
Health Sciences
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Health Sciences
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Physical Sciences
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Social Sciences
Community Development and Social Impact
Health Sciences
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Physical Sciences
COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Physical Sciences
Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
Health Sciences
Diverse Scientific Research Studies
Social Sciences
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Life Sciences
Food Safety and Hygiene
Health Sciences
Food Science and Nutritional Studies
Social Sciences
French Urban and Social Studies
Life Sciences
Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
Health Sciences
Global Health and Surgery
Physical Sciences
Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
Health Sciences
Infection Control and Ventilation
Life Sciences
Livestock and Poultry Management
Life Sciences
Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
Health Sciences
Malaria Research and Control
Health Sciences
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Health Sciences
Ocular Infections and Treatments
Life Sciences
Parasites and Host Interactions
Health Sciences
Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
Life Sciences
Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
Life Sciences
Poxvirus research and outbreaks
Health Sciences
Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
Health Sciences
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
Health Sciences
SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
Life Sciences
Synthesis and bioactivity of alkaloids
Life Sciences
Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
Health Sciences
Trypanosoma species research and implications
Social Sciences
Urbanization and City Planning
Health Sciences
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Publications (100)
Malaria and helminths co‐infection—Effects on anaemia, iron and folate deficiencies in paediatric population in Ghana
Degradation of Preformed Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Biofilms Using Disintegrated and Intact Phages
Open AccessSocio-demographic factors, housing characteristics, and clinical symptoms associated with falciparum malaria in two rapidly urbanizing areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana
Open AccessChallenges in diagnosis of clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Ghana and feasibility of reactive interventions to shrink the subclinical reservoir
Open AccessComparison of three rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium falciparum diagnosis in Ghana
Open AccessElucidating fungi pathogens and multi-drug resistance in oculomycosis, and bioprospecting native plants as antifungal therapy
Open AccessDecolonizing global AI governance: assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessTransient Exposure of Humans to Animal Trypanosomes in Communities Highly Exposed to Tsetse Fly Bite
Open AccessPrevalence of and challenges in diagnosing subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Southern Ghana
Open AccessAuthor response for "Decolonizing global AI governance: assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa"
A digital microscope for the diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, including P. falciparum with hrp2/hrp3 deletion
Open AccessThe Transmission of Animal African Trypanosomiasis in Two Districts in the Forest Zone of Ghana
Open AccessAuthor response for "Decolonizing global AI governance: assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa"
Elucidating fungal etiology and multi-drug resistance in oculomycosis and bioprospecting native medical plants as candidates for antifungal therapy
Open AccessMicrobial Contamination and Changes in Chemical Composition of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum) During Market Storage
Open AccessPA-29 Molecular surveillance of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletion among asymptomatic individuals in Southern Ghana using highly sensitive digital PCR
Open AccessRegional variation and epidemiological insights in malaria underestimation in Cameroon
Open AccessWelcome to the next generation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests: Comparative Analysis of NxTek Eliminate Malaria P.f, Biocredit Malaria Ag Pf, and SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf for Plasmodium falciparum Diagnosis in Ghana
Open AccessEstimating malaria transmission risk through surveillance of human–vector interactions in northern Ghana
Open AccessReactive Case Detection Strategy for Malaria Control and Elimination: A 12 Year Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from 25 Malaria-Endemic Countries
Open AccessAccuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections
Open AccessDiversity and antibiograms of bacteria isolated from cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds in the Nkwanta South District of Ghana
Climate Drivers of Malaria Transmission Seasonality and Their Relative Importance in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Open AccessTwo cases of COVID-19 presenting with severe malaria: a clinical challenge (a case report)
Open AccessDecolonizing global AI governance: Assessment of the state of decolonized AI governance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessAdditional file 1 of Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR looking at the implications for submicroscopic infections
Open AccessMalaria Diagnosis Using Paper-Based Immunoassay for Clinical Blood Sampling and Analysis by a Miniature Mass Spectrometer
Open AccessKnowing the unknown: The underestimation of monkeypox cases. Insights and implications from an integrative review of the literature
Open AccessJoint COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Malaria Reactive Case Detection as Efficient Strategies for Disease Control
Open AccessClimate drivers of malaria seasonality and their relative importance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessPerformance of highly sensitive and conventional rapid diagnostic tests for clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections, and hrp2/3 deletion status in Burundi
Open AccessHigh-throughput Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion typing by digital PCR to monitor malaria rapid diagnostic test efficacy
Open AccessNanomedicine-based strategies to improve treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis
Open AccessHigh sensitivity of a novel rapid test for the diagnosis of clinical and subclinical <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> infections in a high transmission setting in Burundi
Open AccessAccuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT, and a highly sensitive quantitative PCR and the implication of submicroscopic infections
Open AccessReplication data for "Accuracy of diagnosis among clinical malaria patients: comparing microscopy, RDT and a highly sensitive qPCR and the implication for submicroscopic infections"
Open AccessExploring predictive frameworks for malaria in Burundi
Open AccessAuthor response: High-throughput Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion typing by digital PCR to monitor malaria rapid diagnostic test efficacy
Open AccessImplications of WHO COVID-19 interim guideline 2020.5 on the comprehensive care for infected persons in Africa Before, during and after clinical management of cases
Open AccessDiversity And Antibiograms of Secondary Bacterial Isolates From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Wounds
Open AccessMalaria Transmission, Vector Diversity, and Insecticide Resistance at a Peri-Urban Site in the Forest Zone of Ghana
Open Access<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>malaria during pregnancy: the impact of parasitaemia and anaemia on birthweight
Open AccessThe transmission of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (Nagana) in two districts in the forest zone of Ghana
Open AccessReplication Data for: The transmission of African Animal Trypanosomiasis (nagana) in two districts in the forest zone of Ghana
Open AccessExploring predictive frameworks for malaria in Burundi
Open AccessSARS-CoV-2 Viral Shedding and Transmission Dynamics: Implications of WHO COVID-19 Discharge Guidelines
Open Access<i>Plasmodium falciparum hrp2</i> and <i>hrp3</i> gene deletion status in Africa and South America by highly sensitive and specific digital PCR
Open AccessMalaria Elimination: The Role and Value of Sero-Surveillance
Open AccessCorrelating WHO COVID-19 interim guideline 2020.5 and testing capacity, accuracy, and logistical challenges in Africa
Open AccessImpact Of Lateral Separations Between Pit Latrines And Wells On Contamination Of Groundwater In The Tano Districts Of Ghana
Open AccessDetermination of Faecal Contamination of the Groundwater Resources from Tano Districts of Ghana
Open AccessBacterial Contamination of Chicken Eggs from Poultry Farms and Retail Markets in the New Juaben Municipality, Ghana
Open AccessThe wearing of face masks in African countries under the COVID-19 crisis: luxury or necessity?
Open AccessImpact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessSeroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessComparison of Microbiological and Sensory Qualities of ‘fufu’ Processed from Grinding Machines and the Traditional Method at Ayigya in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Open AccessImpact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural residents in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessAfrica’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of thenature of the virus, impacts and implications for preparedness [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
2020Diverse Scientific Research Studies
Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the nature of the virus, impacts and implications for preparedness
Open AccessA Comparative Study on the Antimicrobial Activity of Natural and Artificial (Adulterated) Honey Produced in Some Localities in Ghana
Open AccessSecuring Africa’s health sovereignty: Why investing in science and innovation matters
Open AccessSeroprevalence, risk factors and impact of Toxoplasma gondii infection on haematological parameters in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessReplication Data for: Seroprevalence, Risk Factors and Impact of Toxoplasma gondii Infection on Haematological Parameters in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open AccessImpact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural patients in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Open AccessReplication Data for: Impact of malaria on haematological parameters of urban, peri-urban and rural patients in the Ashanti region of Ghana
Open AccessPO 8562 SECRETED OOKINETE PROTEIN AS A MARKER OF INFECTIOUS BITES FOR ASSESSING TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS AT THE POPULATION LEVEL
Open AccessPO 8496 ACCURACY OF DIAGNOSIS AND HAEMATOLOGICAL DIFFERENCE AMONG MALARIA PATIENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA
Open AccessData Dictionary.xlsx
Open AccessCHRPE Participant Information Leaflet_Malaria.pdf
Open AccessData Dictionary-Badu et al, 2019.tab
Open AccessBadu et al 2019 Toxo DataSheet.tab
Open AccessQuestionnaire- Malaria.pdf
Open AccessCombined data.xlsx
Open AccessPeri-Urban population.xlsx
Open AccessCombined Data_Age.tab
Open AccessMalaria Uninfected.xlsx
Open AccessUrban population.xlsx
Open AccessMalaria Infected population.xlsx
Open AccessRural population.xlsx
Open AccessTOXO Questionnaire.pdf
Open AccessEvaluation of onchocerciasis control in the Upper Denkyira East municipal in the forest area of Ghana: Responses of participants and distributors to the CDTI programme
Intestinal Parasitemia and HIV/AIDS Co-infections at Varying CD4+ T-cell Levels
Open AccessMODELING THE INFECTION DYNAMICS OF ONCHOCERCIASIS AND ITS TREATMENT
Hematological Differences among Malaria Patients in Rural and Urban Ghana
Open AccessOptimal control application to an Ebola model
Open AccessCorrection: Heme-Mediated Induction of CXCL10 and Depletion of CD34+ Progenitor Cells Is Toll-Like Receptor 4 Dependent
Open AccessHeme-Mediated Induction of CXCL10 and Depletion of CD34+ Progenitor Cells Is Toll-Like Receptor 4 Dependent
Open AccessSerological evidence of vector and parasite exposure in Southern Ghana: the dynamics of malaria transmission intensity
Open AccessAssessments of the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus by Simulium sanctipauli in the Upper Denkyira District, Ghana, and the intermittent disappearance of the vector
The prevalence of malaria among HIV seropositive individuals and the impact of the co- infection on their hemoglobin levels
Open AccessProtein Microarray Analysis of Antibody Responses to Plasmodium falciparum in Western Kenyan Highland Sites with Differing Transmission Levels
Open AccessMalaria transmission intensity and dynamics of clinical malaria incidence in a mountainous forest region of Ghana
Open AccessCLIMATE VARIABILITY AND MALARIA INCIDENCE IN PERI-URBAN, URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AROUND KUMASI, GHANA: A CASE STUDY AT THREE HEALTH FACILITIES; EMENA, ATONSU AND AKROPONG
Open AccessVariation in exposure to Anopheles gambiae salivary gland peptide (gSG6-P1) across different malaria transmission settings in the western Kenya highlands
Open AccessIn vitro antimicrobial activity of ethanolic fractions of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
Open AccessParasitic infection in HIV-infected patients at varying T cell levels rural and peri-urban areas in Ghana
Open AccessMarked variation in MSP-119 antibody responses to malaria in western Kenyan highlands
Open AccessEntomological Survey of Malaria Vectors within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area—A Study of Three Communities: Emena, Atonsu and Akropong
2012Malaria Research and Control
Blood-Feeding Behavior of <I>Anopheles gambiae</I> and <I>Anopheles melas</I> in Ghana, Western Africa
Blood-Feeding Behavior of<i>Anopheles gambiae</i>and<i>Anopheles melas</i>in Ghana, Western Africa
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Theoretical and Applied Biology
Total Publications100
Research Themes37
Open Access Papers90
Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology