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Breast cancer (BC) has become a public health problem world-wide due to its high mortality rate among women in both developed and developing countries. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine prognostic factors for breast cancer mortality and projection of mortality in developed...

The study aimed to evaluate how the energy mix impacts the energy deficit, focusing specifically on the accessibility within a 10 Mile radius in the Chibombo district of the Central province. This region, like many parts of Zambia, faced energy deficits due to its reliance on hydroelectricity,...

Water is an essential component of life such that its sustainable supply is a global concern. Zambia is one of the developing countries working towards meeting the sustainable development goal number 6 by the year, 2030. The Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact project (MCC) is one of the...

Vulnerability refers to the degree to which human and environmental systems are likely to experience harm due to perturbation or stress. This study investigates the vulnerability of Zambezi headwaters in Ikelenge District, North-Western Province of Zambia, to potential contaminants using...

Neglected and underutilized crops (NUCs) are useful species of crops which are largely overlooked by farmers, consumers, breeders, extentionists, researchers and policy makers. They represent a cluster of biodiversity with potential to solve food security problems among smallholder farmers in the...

A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to detect the presence of E. coli in unprotected water wells of Chaona community in Mwachisompola area, Chibombo District. A total of 48 wells drawn from four villages were sampled from the study area and an exposure assessment was done by use of...

Introduction: The policy on multi dose vials allows certain vaccines that contain preservatives to be kept for up to 28 days after opening, as long as storage and proper handling conditions are met (WHO, 2015). This policy has reduced vaccine wastage and contamination in the countries and areas...

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are a promising, sustainable source of nutrients for animals and humans. However, they could harbour potentially pathogenic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus aureus which could be carriers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...

Groundwater is one of the most valuable natural resources, which supports human health, economic development and ecological diversity. More than half of the households in Barotse Floodplain and surrounding areas depend on groundwater as the main source of portable water supply. A groundwater...

This study was an investigation on exploration of the causes of abortions among adolescent girls in chingola and Chililabombwe districts. The objectives of this study were to explore the knowledge about abortion among adolescent girls, describe the current state of abortion among adolescent...