Author

Kekeletso Kao

Observed names: K Kao, Kao, Kekeletso

Institution: FIND

Observed institutions: Boston University, University of Jordan, FIND, University of the Witwatersrand, Ministry of Health

ORCID: 0000-0001-8404-9714

Observed ORCID: 0000-0001-8404-9714

OpenAlex ID: A5084094595

Multidisease testing for HIV and TB using the GeneXpert platform: A feasibility study in rural Zimbabwe

2018 · Zibusiso Ndlovu, Emmanuel Fajardo, et al. · PLoS ONE · 97

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Diagnostics for detection and surveillance of priority epidemic-prone diseases in Africa: an assessment of testing capacity and laboratory strengthening needs

2024 · Aytenew Ashenafi, Olajumoke Sule, et al. · Frontiers in Public Health · 32

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Experience establishing tuberculosis laboratory capacity in a developing country setting.

2010 · C N Paramasivan, E Lee, et al. · PubMed · 28

Bringing Data Analytics to the Design of Optimized Diagnostic Networks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Process, Terms and Definitions

2020 · Kameko Nichols, Sarah J. Girdwood, et al. · Diagnostics · 25

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Designing an optimized diagnostic network to improve access to TB diagnosis and treatment in Lesotho

2020 · Heidi Albert, Ryan Purcell, et al. · PLoS ONE · 23

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Moving the dial on diagnostics: an update from the Lancet Commission on diagnostics

2025 · Susan Horton, Michael L Wilson, et al. · The Lancet · 13

Contexts for developing of national essential diagnostics list. Lessons from a mixed-methods study of existing documents, stakeholders and decision making on tier-specific essential in-vitro diagnostics in African countries

2023 · Winny Koster, Elishebah Maruta Mutegi, et al. · PLOS Global Public Health · 12

Optimizing diagnostic networks to increase patient access to TB diagnostic services: Development of the diagnostic network optimization (DNO) approach and learnings from its application in Kenya, India and the Philippines

2023 · Heidi Albert, Sidharth Rupani, et al. · PLoS ONE · 10

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Strengthening health systems through essential diagnostic lists and diagnostic network optimization

2023 · Kekeletso Kao, Mikashmi Kohli, et al. · PLOS Global Public Health · 10

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Implementation of quality management systems and progress towards accreditation of National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratories in Africa

2017 · Heidi Albert, Jean De Dieu Iragena, et al. · African Journal of Laboratory Medicine · 10

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Two-test algorithms for infectious disease diagnosis: Implications for COVID-19

2022 · Sunil Pokharel, Lisa J. White, et al. · PLOS Global Public Health · 8

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Developing a customised approach for strengthening tuberculosis laboratory quality management systems toward accreditation

2017 · Heidi Albert, Andre Trollip, et al. · African Journal of Laboratory Medicine · 6

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Antituberculosis Drug Resistance Survey in Lesotho, 2008-2009: Lessons Learned

2015 · Llang B. Maama-Maime, Mathabo Mareka, et al. · PLoS ONE · 6

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Use of Physical Accessibility Modelling in Diagnostic Network Optimization: A Review

2022 · Camille Chênes, Heidi Albert, et al. · Diagnostics · 5

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Feasibility, Uptake, and Results of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests among Refugees and Migrants in a Pilot Project in North-West Syria

2023 · Hassan Ghawji, Mohamad Nihad ALYOUSFI, et al. · Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease · 4

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Situating trade-offs: Stakeholder perspectives on overtreatment versus missed diagnosis in transition to Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in Kenya and Swaziland

2020 · Muthoni Mwaura, Kekeletso Kao, et al. · PLoS ONE · 4

Feasibility of a Mobile Application for Self and Assisted Reporting of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Self-Testing Results in Tanzania: A Pilot Study

2025 · Hajirani M. Msuya, Ali M. Ali, et al. · American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene · 3

Integration of point-of-care screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension with COVID-19 rapid antigen screening in Johannesburg, South Africa

2023 · Alana T. Brennan, Beatrice Vetter, et al. · PLoS ONE · 3

Integration of point-of-care screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension into the COVID-19 vaccine programme in Johannesburg, South Africa

2023 · Alana T Brennan, Beatrice Vetter, et al. · BMC Public Health · 2

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Missed opportunities for integrated testing of HIV and tuberculosis on the GeneXpert platform in Lesotho

2023 · Gamuchirai P. Gwaza, Monkoe Leqheka, et al. · African Journal of Laboratory Medicine · 2

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The future of diagnostics in Africa

2026 · Yenew Kebede, Nqobile Ndlovu, et al. · Nature Medicine · 1

Factors influencing the rollout and uptake of COVID-19 rapid diagnostic testing: qualitative insights from six African nations

2025 · Patrick A. Njukeng, Charles Njumkeng, et al. · Frontiers in Public Health · 1

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The cost of adding rapid screening for diabetes, hypertension, and COVID-19 to COVID-19 vaccination queues in Johannesburg, South Africa

2024 · Sithabiso D. Masuku, Alana T Brennan, et al. · BMC Public Health · 1

Missed opportunities for integrated testing: An Evaluation of the implementation of TB and HIV EID Testing on the GeneXpert platform in Lesotho

2023 · Gamuchirai Gwaza, Monkoe Leqheka, et al. · International Journal of Integrated Care · 1

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Correction: Two-test algorithms for infectious disease diagnosis: Implications for COVID-19

2023 · Sunil Pokharel, Lisa J. White, et al. · PLOS Global Public Health · 1

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Works count: 41

Citation count: 307

H-index: 10

I10-index: 10