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  1. Guest Editorial

    Article • SA Pharmaceutical Journal, November 2025, Medpharm Publications

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  2. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its predictors among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional survey

    Article • PLOS One, September 2025, PLOS

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  3. The impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions on surgical antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines compliance in a teaching hospital in Ghana

    Article • PLOS One, August 2025, PLOS

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  4. Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Care in Ghana: A Call to Action for Stewardship in This Population

    Article • Antibiotics, August 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  5. Barriers to Compliance with National Guidelines Among Children Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Vietnam and the Implications

    Article • Antibiotics, July 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  6. Current status and future direction of antimicrobial stewardship programs and antibiotic prescribing in primary care hospitals in Zambia

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, April 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  7. A retrospective clinical evaluation of the quality of antibiotic use in treating ear, nose and throat infections in ambulatory care setting of a teaching hospital in Ghana: findings and implications

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, April 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  8. Current access, availability and use of antibiotics in primary care among key low- and middle-income countries and the policy implications

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, March 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  9. Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use in Level 1 hospitals in Zambia: Future Prospects for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

    Article • Infection and Drug Resistance, February 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  10. Insulin therapy adherence and its associated factors among diabetic patients in a Ghanaian primary care hospital

    Article • PLOS One, January 2025, PLOS

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  11. The impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions on appropriate use of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

    Article • Systematic Reviews, December 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  12. Assessing the impact of telephone call intervention on medication adherence in individuals with mental health disorders: A longitudinal study in a tertiary facility in Volta Region

    Article • Scientific African, December 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  13. Audit of antibiotic utilization patterns and practice for common eye infections at the ambulatory clinic of a teaching hospital in Ghana: Findings and implications

    Article • PLOS One, October 2024, PLOS

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  14. Correction to: Knowledge, awareness and practices of healthcare workers regarding antimicrobial use, resistance and stewardship in Zambia: a multi-facility cross-sectional study

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, July 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  15. An Assessment of the Current Level of Implementation of the Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Public Hospitals in Ghana

    Article • Hospital Pharmacy, February 2024, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  16. A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals towards Antimicrobial Stewardship in Ghana: Findings and Implications

    Article • Antibiotics, September 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  17. Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing and resistance

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, September 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  18. Assessment of the quality of antimicrobial prescribing among hospitalized patients in a teaching hospital in Ghana: findings and implications

    Article • Hospital Practice, July 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  19. Antibiotic Susceptibility Surveillance in the Punjab Province of Pakistan: Findings and Implications

    Article • Medicina, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  20. Current Antibiotic Use Among Hospitals in the sub-Saharan Africa Region; Findings and Implications

    Article • Infection and Drug Resistance, April 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  21. Assessing the Clinical Characteristics and Management of COVID-19 among Pediatric Patients in Ghana: Findings and Implications

    Article • Antibiotics, February 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  22. Ongoing Efforts to Improve Antimicrobial Utilization in Hospitals among African Countries and Implications for the Future

    Article • Antibiotics, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. moyad jamal shahwan, Prof. Joseph O Fadare

  23. Key Considerations From a Health Authority Perspective When Proton Pump Inhibitors Are Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Their Implications

    Article • Cureus, November 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  24. Evaluation of Healthcare Students’ Knowledge on Antibiotic Use, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs and Associated Factors in a Tertiary University in Ghana: Findings and Implications

    Article • Antibiotics, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  25. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic across Africa: Current Status of Vaccinations and Implications for the Future

    Article • Vaccines, September 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Wafaa M. Rashed, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera

  26. Appropriateness of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in a teaching hospital in Ghana: findings and implications

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, September 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  27. Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa: current challenges and implications for the future

    Article • Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, August 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  28. Exploring the Use of Antibiotics for Dental Patients in a Middle-Income Country: Interviews with Clinicians in Two Ghanaian Hospitals

    Article • Antibiotics, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  29. Characteristics and Management of Children With Suspected COVID-19 Admitted to Hospitals in India: Implications for Future Care

    Article • Cureus, July 2022, Cureus, Inc.

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  30. Evaluation of antibiotic prescribing for ambulatory patients seeking primary dental care services in a public hospital in Ghana: a clinical audit study

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, July 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  31. Barriers and facilitators of adherence to antiretroviral treatment at a public health facility in Ghana: a mixed method study

    Article • Hospital Practice, February 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  32. Enhancing Choices Regarding the Administration of Insulin Among Patients With Diabetes Requiring Insulin Across Countries and Implications for Future Care

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, January 2022, Frontiers

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  33. Challenges and Innovations Brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic Regarding Medical and Pharmacy Education Especially in Africa and Implications for the Future

    Article • Healthcare, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Amanj Kurdi, Professor Dr Mainul Haque, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  34. Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns in Ghana, Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania Hospitals: Results from the Global Point Prevalence Survey (G-PPS) on Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Interventions Implemented

    Article • Antibiotics, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  35. Practical Pharmacist-Led Interventions to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia

    Article • Pharmacy, July 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  36. The Current Situation Regarding Long-Acting Insulin Analogues Including Biosimilars Among African, Asian, European, and South American Countries; Findings and Implications for the Future

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, June 2021, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Professor Mihajlo (Michael) Jakovljevic MD, PhD, MAE, Guenka Petrova, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Godfrey Rwegerera

  37. Strategies to Improve Antimicrobial Utilization with a Special Focus on Developing Countries

    Article • Life, June 2021, MDPI AG

    Amanj Kurdi, Professor Dr Mainul Haque, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  38. Potential Ways to Enhance Adr Reporting Given Current Concerns

    Article • Advances in Human Biology, May 2021, Medknow

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  39. Assessment of adherence to pneumonia guidelines and its determinants in an ambulatory care clinic in Ghana: findings and implications for the future

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, April 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  40. Utilisation, Availability and Price Changes of Medicines and Protection Equipment for COVID-19 Among Selected Regions in India: Findings and Implications

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, January 2021, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  41. Rapid Assessment of the Potential Paucity and Price Increases for Suggested Medicines and Protection Equipment for COVID-19 Across Developing Countries With a Particular Focus on Africa and the Implications

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, January 2021, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  42. Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria

    Article • Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice, January 2021, Medknow

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  43. Prevalence rate of spontaneously reported adverse events and determinants of serious adverse events amongst three outpatient care settings in ghana: findings and implications

    Article • Advances in Human Biology, January 2021, Medknow

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  44. COVID-19, health care and self-medication issues in resource-limited settings: Findings and implications based on experiences in Ghana

    Article • Advances in Human Biology, January 2021, Medknow

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  45. Rapid Assessment of Price Instability and Paucity of Medicines and Protection for COVID-19 Across Asia: Findings and Public Health Implications for the Future

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, December 2020, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  46. Supporting antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: evaluation of the impact of training on knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals in two hospitals

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, October 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  47. Developing a Sustainable Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programme in Ghana: Replicating the Scottish Triad Model of Information, Education and Quality Improvement

    Article • Antibiotics, September 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  48. Response to the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic Across Africa: Successes, Challenges, and Implications for the Future

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, September 2020, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr Wafaa M. Rashed, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera

  49. Supporting global antimicrobial stewardship: antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a scoping review and meta-analysis

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, September 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  50. Availability and price changes of potential medicines and equipment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 among pharmacy and drug stores in Bangladesh; findings and implications

    Article • Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, July 2020, Bangladesh Journals Online (BanglaJOL)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  51. Ongoing and planned activities to improve the management of patients with Type 1 diabetes across Africa; implications for the future

    Article • Hospital Practice, May 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera

  52. Review of Ongoing Activities and Challenges to Improve the Care of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Across Africa and the Implications for the Future

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, March 2020, Frontiers

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare

  53. Antimicrobial point prevalence surveys in two Ghanaian hospitals: opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship

    Article • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, February 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  54. Fixed dose drug combinations – are they pharmacoeconomically sound? Findings and implications especially for lower- and middle-income countries

    Article • Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, January 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare, Godfrey Rwegerera

  55. Ongoing strategies to improve the management of upper respiratory tract infections and reduce inappropriate antibiotic use particularly among lower and middle-income countries: findings and implications for the future

    Article • Current Medical Research and Opinion, December 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Amanj Kurdi, Professor Dr Mainul Haque, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare

  56. Pharmacotherapeutic interventions for bipolar disorder type II: addressing multiple symptoms and approaches with a particular emphasis on strategies in lower and middle-income countries

    Article • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, November 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Guenka Petrova, Philip Opondo, Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah, Prof. Joseph O Fadare

  57. Adherence to Oral Antidiabetic Medication in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Clients in the Volta Region of Ghana

    Article • Value in Health, October 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  58. Adherence to Oral Antidiabetic Medication in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Clients in the Volta Region of Ghana

    Article • Value in Health, November 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah

  59. ADHERENCE TO ORAL ANTIDIABETIC MEDICATION IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS CLIENTS IN THE VOLTA REGION OF GHANA

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Israel Abebrese Sefah