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This study investigates the effectiveness of food safety control systems at Zambia’s border posts, focusing on institutional capacities, infrastructure readiness, and inter-agency coordination. Against the backdrop of increasing regional trade under frameworks such as the AfCFTA, and persistent...

Zambia has seen rapid growth in aquaculture, with fish increasingly becoming a source of emerging bacterial zoonotic diseases. This cross-sectional study assessed the levels of bacterial contamination in 132 fresh fish fillets, consisting of 69 hake and 63 tilapia sold in Lusaka District, Zambia,...

Dairy products provide nutrition to households, but they could also serve as source of milk-borne diseases when produced under poor hygienic conditions. This cross-sectional study was conducted from August to September 2023 to evaluate smallholder dairy farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices...

To prevent the spread of harmful bacteria, individuals who handle food must adhere to strict guidelines, including maintaining proper hygiene and following established food handling practices, particularly when preparing large quantities of food. Food handlers in the hospitals of Mufulira...

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...

Brucella is bacteria that causes Brucellosis, one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world. The disease affects mainly animals but, in some cases, humans who are considered incidental hosts. Brucellosis is transmitted to humans through inhalation of aerosols or contact with skin sores,...

Maize and its products, such as maize meal, are susceptible to aflatoxin contamination. Maize is the staple crop of Zambia and is widely consumed as thick porridge, commonly called nshima. Previous studies have reported high levels of AFs in maize produced in Zambia. However, no study has...

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)...