Abass Abdul-Karim
Head of Laboratory: He leads the Tamale Zonal Public Health and Reference Laboratory, which is a critical diagnostic and surveillance hub under the Ghana Health Service.
COVID-19 Response: During the pandemic, he was the Leader of the Tamale COVID-19 Testing Center, where he oversaw the operationalization of testing for seven regions in northern Ghana, significantly reducing the turnaround time for results.
Deputy Head: He has also been recognized in official capacities as the Deputy Head of the Zonal Public Health Laboratory in Tamale.
Research & Academic Interests
Dr. Abdul-Karim is an active researcher whose work focuses on strengthening diagnostic networks in resource-limited settings. His key research interests include:
Disease Surveillance: Specialized focus on extrapulmonary tuberculosis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Innovative Logistics: He co-authored research on using online marketplaces for specimen transport, piloting mobile and web-based applications to improve lab networks in Northern Ghana.
Vaccination: His collaborative research includes studies on the socioeconomic factors affecting childhood vaccination in Ghana.
Affiliations
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH)
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (Contributing Author)
Abstracts this author is presenting: