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Background: Surgery in the groin region is commonly performed in paediatric patients at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Intramuscular (IM) Diclofenac and wound infiltration, with lignocaine, are the commonest analgesics administered intra-operatively. The aim of this study was to...

Background Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the second most common fracture in children at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The average age of occurrence being between 5 to 6 years. Gartland type III fractures pose management challenges hence are treated operatively, using either...

This study was carried out to investigate and compare the levels of knowledge on Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), disease awareness among health personnel and factors affecting the diagnostic capacity of HAT in tsetse infested Chama and Mambwe districts of Eastern Zambia. Structured...

Background Empyema Thoracis is known to result from the infection of pleural effusions arising from many different causes. The histology of the pleura, and the microbiology of the pus contained is what this study was attempting to uncover. Objectives 1. To determine the pleural histology of...

Background: Sexual assault, which encompasses defilement and rape, is a public health and public safety problem with most victims being women and children. The consequences of sexual assault include physical injuries, psychological trauma, depression, suicide or suicidal attempt and...

This dissertation provides a grammatical sketch of Kunda language which is spoken in the Eastern province of Zambia, particularly in Mambwe district. The dissertation focuses on the three levels of linguistic analysis and these are phonology, morphology and syntax. The analysis described in this...

This study explores the crucial aspects of Mission Press with regards to the origin , social and political contribution in Zambia. It demonstrates that initiative began in 1951, by Catholic Franciscan missionaries in Kitwe. However, due to various challenges, Mission Press was only established in...

This study explores the crucial aspects of Mission Press with regards to the origin , social and political contribution in Zambia. It demonstrates that initiative began in 1951, by Catholic Franciscan missionaries in Kitwe. However, due to various challenges, Mission Press was only established in...

Background: In Zambia, male circumcision is known to be practised in some parts of the country for traditional, health, and other reasons. Due to scientific evidence that has shown that male circumcision provides protection from HIV transmission to men, the government embarked on a male...