Ernest Kenu

University of Ghana

Also at African Field Epidemiology Network and African Field Epidemiology Networkfrom their recent papers

Publishing since 2008, latest 2026

Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
General Health Professions
Surgery

Publications: 2452008–2026
Citations: 2,991to those papers
h-index: 31i10-index 82
Field-weighted impact: 1.301.00 is the world average
World top 10%: 18%45 of 245 scored papers
Open access: 97%238 papers free to read

45 other works — preprints, datasets and the like — are listed but not counted.

By year

Papers, and the citations to them

Publications, left axisCitations to that year’s papers, right axis2026 still in progress

Career

On their papers

Publications

245 in all

Evaluation of the community-led total sanitation in Bongo District, Ghana, 2024
2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author1 citation10.37432/jieph-d-25-00293
Evaluation of Sierra Leone’s Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV program, 2024: The need for a Life Stages approach to triple elimination

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Citations received each year

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What they work on

From the classification of each paper

Subfields

Infectious Diseases11145%
Epidemiology9438%
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health6125%
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health4217%
General Health Professions2611%
Surgery177%
Health167%
Modeling and Simulation167%
Virology167%
Emergency Medicine156%

Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences

Topics most written on

Global Maternal and Child Health37
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research33
Data-Driven Disease Surveillance28
Zoonotic diseases and public health23
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology22
Virology and Viral Diseases19
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions17
COVID-19 epidemiological studies16
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy16
Child Nutrition and Water Access13
Malaria Research and Control13
Mosquito-borne diseases and control13

Who they write with

Their most frequent co-authors, and the papers those co-authors share

Where their co-authors are

42% of their papers have a co-author abroad

papers co-written234681012Home

Most frequent partner countries

United States57
Switzerland19
India12
Uganda11
Argentina10
Germany9
United Kingdom8
Denmark7

Papers with at least one author in that country.

Institutions written with most

Ghana Health ServiceGH124 papers
Korle Bu Teaching HospitalGH49 papers
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical ResearchGH23 papers
University of Health and Allied SciencesGH13 papers
Harvard UniversityUS12 papers
Population CouncilIN11 papers
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUS11 papers
Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y SanitariaAR10 papers
African Field Epidemiology NetworkUG10 papers
World Health OrganizationCH9 papers

Where they publish

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health53
Ghana Medical Journal27
PLoS ONE22
Pan African Medical Journal19
BMC Public Health8
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth7

Development goals addressed

From each paper’s title and abstract

3Good health and well-being129
1No poverty17
17Partnerships for the goals11
5Gender equality6
2Zero hunger4
6Clean water and sanitation3
9Industry, innovation and infrastructure2
13

Most cited

CYP2B6, CYP2A6 and UGT2B7 genetic polymorphisms are predictors of efavirenz mid-dose concentration in HIV-infected patients
AIDS3
2009128 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Green
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana
Ghana Medical Journal3
202091 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Diamond

Every institution they have given on a paper.

PLOS Global Public Health

Acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system evaluation, Ho Municipality, Volta Region, Ghana

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00093

Integration of COVID-19 testing into existing ILI surveillance system in Ghana

2026PLOS Global Public HealthJournalOpen accessFirst author0 citations10.1371/journal.pgph.0005788

Incidence, trend and geographical disparity of malaria in pregnancy, Savannah Region, Ghana, 2018-2022

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen access0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00101

The trend and distribution of stillbirth in the Eastern Region of Ghana

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00080

Typhoid fever in the West Gonja Municipality, Ghana: Analysis of 2022 laboratory surveillance data

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen access0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-24-02048

Predictors of virologic failure among adults receiving first-line antiretroviral therapy in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00152

Descriptive analysis of meningitis surveillance data, Upper East Region, Ghana, 2019–2023

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen access0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00215

Evaluation of surveillance system on mental disorders due to alcohol use, Shai Osudoku District, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0003

Evaluation of depression surveillance system, Adaklu District, Volta Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0006

Surveillance data quality audit in three health facilities in the Bongo district, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0015

Evaluation of respiratory pathogens sentinel surveillance system, Jasikan Municipality, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0013

Seatbelt use among commercial drivers at Legon bus stop, Ghana, 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0009

Scabies case investigation in Binduri District, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0017

Evaluation of the leprosy surveillance system in Central Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen access0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0010

Problem analysis on the lack of surveillance reporting tools in the Bongo District, Upper East Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0022

Evaluation of market sanitation surveillance system, Juaboso District, Ghana 2021-2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0037

Avian influenza surveillance system evaluation, Ga East District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0032

Epidemiological analysis of syphilis cases in Western North Region, 2022–2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0023

Evaluation of measles surveillance system, Western North Region, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0036

Evaluation of acute hemorrhagic fever syndrome surveillance system in Sawla Tuna Kalba District, Ghana, 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00267

Chickenpox outbreak investigation in the Old Ayoma community, Jasikan Municipality, Ghana, 2021

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00230

Evaluation of bovine tuberculosis surveillance system, Tema Metropolitan, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0042

Epidemiology of acute and chronic kidney diseases among outpatients in Ho Municipality, Ghana, 2022

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-d-25-00096

Evaluation of depression surveillance system, La Nkwantanang, Greater Accra Region, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0044

Cholera surveillance system evaluation, at La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal, Greater Accra Region, Ghana 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0048

Analysis of yaws surveillance data, Upper West Akim District, Eastern Region, Ghana, 2018-2023

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0047

Typhoid fever epidemiology in a tertiary health facility in Northern Ghana, 2021- 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0046

Ecological analysis of incidence of malaria in pregnancy in Ashanti Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0045

Bridging the gap in epilepsy surveillance: Evaluation of the epilepsy surveillance system in Ho Municipality, Ghana

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0050

Acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system evaluation in Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate, Bono Region, Ghana, 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0055

Investigation of a suspected avian Influenza in a poultry farm at Zaare, Bolgatanga Municipality, Upper East Region, 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0054

Animal anti-rabies vaccination coverage, Upper West Region, Ghana, 2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0057

Evaluation of schizophrenia surveillance system, Adaklu District, Volta Region, Ghana, 2025

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0052

Evaluation of maternal death surveillance system in Savelugu Municipality, Northern Region, Ghana, 2020–2024

2026Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.37432/jieph-confpro7-0051

BMC Infectious Diseases

International Journal of Infectious Diseases6

How it can be read

97% free to read

Diamond 93 · 38%Free to read and to publish
Gold 116 · 47%In an open-access journal
Hybrid 10 · 4%Open in a subscription journal
Bronze 5 · 2%Free to read, no open licence
Green 14 · 6%A copy in a repository
Closed 7 · 3%Behind a paywall

Who funds it

93 of 245 papers name a funder

University of Ghana30
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases16
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation14
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention13
National Institutes of Health12
World Health Organization11
Fogarty International Center9
United States Agency for International Development7

10Reduced inequalities1

11Sustainable cities and communities1

16Peace, justice and strong institutions1

Post-Ebola Syndrome among Ebola Virus Disease Survivors in Montserrado County, Liberia 2016

BioMed Research International3

201889 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Hybrid