Breast cancer (BC) patients in Zambia more commonly present with advanced-stage disease and often at young ages (≤50 years). Breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) is a tumor suppressor gene in which mutations have been linked to disease presentation at a young age. More than 600 distinct pathogenic...
Download PDF ↓Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that exists worldwide and is endemic in most sub-Saharan African countries. World Health Organisation has named Brucellosis among the neglected diseases. The disease causes substantial morbidity among humans and their livestock. Although it has a low mortality...
The world population continues to grow, with Africa projected to reach 2.4 billion people by the year 2050. This increase in population has resulted in a high demand for goods and services, which has subsequently triggered an increase in demand for mineral resources. Zambia, being a mineral rich...
Download PDF ↓This study was designed to access guidance and counseling services among students at the University of Zambia. It was guided by the following objectives: to establish whether guidance and counselling services are accessed at the University of Zambia, to establish students awareness of guidance...
Download PDF ↓Background: Radiation therapy has the potential to improve the cure rates and provide palliative relief for cervical cancer patients. Despite adherence to radiation therapy being a key treatment modality, patients rarely follow prescriptions. Poor adherence to radiation therapy is associated with...
Download PDF ↓This study analysed the effectiveness of the roles of civil society organisations in peace building in Zambia. The objectives of this study were to, evaluate the efficacy of the roles of civil society organizations in peace building, investigate the extent to which civil society organisations...
Download PDF ↓This study analysed the effectiveness of the roles of civil society organisations in peace building in Zambia. The objectives of this study were to, evaluate the efficacy of the roles of civil society organizations in peace building, investigate the extent to which civil society organisations...
Download PDF ↓This study sought to analyze the socio-economic and cultural conflicts between Somali immigrants and the host community in Ndeke Township in Ndola by establishing factors that caused the conflict and its impact on the co-existence of the two populations in the Township. The study took a...
Download PDF ↓This study aimed to generate community-based case study of qualitative information on the practice of child marriages and to assess its impediments to women‟s participation in conflict resolution in Nabvutika Compound of Chipata. It estimated the prevalence of child marriage in the region and...
Download PDF ↓The purpose of this study was to assess conflict management strategies and their effectiveness in public universities: a case study of the University of Zambia (UNZA). The objectives that guided this study were to; establish the causes of conflict at UNZA, identify strategies used by the...