Clinical efforts and research on liver diseases have been scarce in sub-Saharan Africa. The
first Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (Nairobi, Sept 13–15, 2018), gathering all …

Introduction: oesophageal variceal bleeding is a potentially fatal consequence of portal
hypertension in cirrhotic patients. In Ghana, bleeding oesophageal varices (OV) are a …

Introduction: Oesophageal variceal (OV) bleeding is a potentially fatal consequence of portal
hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis. Upper GI endoscopy is recommended for …

Background Alcohol consumption and inadequate fruits and vegetable (FnV) intake are
major reasons for the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a blood borne infection that
remains potentially transmissible through blood transfusions. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a …

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is endemic in Africa with a prevalence estimate of 79.1%. In
addition, there is a significant community burden of dyspepsia in Africa, similar to other …

Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra,
Ghana Page 1 Original Article www.ghanamedj.org Volume 54 Number 4 Supplement December …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in Ghana and chronic kidney disease patients
on haemodialysis are a high-risk group for HBV infection. We determined the prevalence of …

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a cancer of global public health concern
because of its high incidence and mortality. The impact is greatest in areas with high …

Abstract Background and Aims Liver fibrosis leading to chronic liver disease (CLD) is a
major cause of morbidity, mortality and health‐care expenditure worldwide. The “gold …