Kofi Tchum

Comparative Analysis of Haematological Parameters in Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum Co-Infected Individuals in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana

Benjamin Amoani, Ben Gyan, Francis A. Armah, Cecil Otabil, Kofi Tchum, Margaret T. Frempong & Michael D. Wilson · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2019

Background: Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum are endemic in Ghana, especially in the north-east and middle belt areas. Haematological parameters have been shown to predict the presence of these infections in patients. This study investigated the effect of hookworm-P. falciparum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430101

Determination of the Vitamin A Status and Body Pool Size of Ghanaian Infants Given Fortified Home Based Complementary Foods

Sam Newton, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Kwaku Poku Asante, Esi Amoaful, Emmanuel Mahama, Kofi Tchum & Sherry Tanumihardjo · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem which can be addressed using micronutrient powders in single dose sachets known as “Sprinkles”. This food-based approach offers an alternative to high dose Vitamin A supplements given directly to young infants. This stra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20858