Arti Singh

Dr. Arti Singh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. She is an enthusiastic researcher, academician, and clinician with expertise in epidemiology and global health issues, particularly focused on non-communicable diseases and tobacco control in the Ghanaian context.

Dr. Singh's primary research interests include:

• Non-communicable diseases epidemiology and management
• Tobacco control policy and implementation
• Community engagement and community-based participatory research
• Genomic research related to stroke and other conditions
• Public health policy development and evaluation

Her recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on tobacco control research in Ghana, with multiple studies examining tobacco taxation policies, smoke-free legislation implementation, and the illicit cigarette market. She has also conducted significant research on non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV, stroke outcomes in Ghanaian populations, and mobile health interventions for hypertension management. Her work often employs mixed methods approaches and emphasizes stakeholder engagement throughout the research process, with particular attention to community-based participatory research methodologies.

Dr. Singh appears to be actively involved in several major research initiatives including the Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network (SIREN) and has contributed to studies examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic research in Africa. Her research has been published in high-impact journals including BMJ Global Health (impact factor 8.1), BMJ Open, and various neuroscience and public health publications.

As a Senior Lecturer at KNUST's School of Public Health, Dr. Singh contributes to academic training in epidemiology and biostatistics. Her work demonstrates a commitment to generating evidence that directly informs public health policy and practice in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on translating research findings into actionable policy recommendations.