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A total of 239 isolates of beta-haemolytic streptococci were grouped serologically using the "Streptex" rapid latex test kit (Wellcome Reagents Limited, England).The age, sex, type of the clinical specimen, and clinical diagnosis of the patients from whom the isolates were obtained were recorded,...

Breast cancer is a significant health threat for women and is currently the second- leading cause of cancer related deaths in women. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer of women in Zambia. Breast cancer screening has been shown to reduce mortality. Thus early detection is crucial....

Objectives: The main objectives were to determine the characteristics of TB patients with relapse, identify the risk factors for TB relapse so that we can prevent future episodes.Design/setting: This was a case control study conducted at five urban clinics in Lusaka district. We recruited 184...

Objective: To determine the extent to which orphans and foster parents know and make use of services aimed at mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS related orphanhood. Design: This was a population study involving randomly selected households with orphans in Kabwata constituency. Setting: the study...

There is increasing interest in assessing the medical manpower needs of Zambia. If doctors, who graduate in Zambia are to remain in the country they will need to have their career aspirations met.Objective: To assess the career aspirations of Zambian Medical Graduates and the training needs for...

The purpose of this study was to identify challenges faced by University of Zambia Resident Lecturers, Part-time Tutors and Students in the University extension education and their possible solutions. The objectives were to establish how the policy on University extension education affects the...

The ideal situation is that HIV positive married individuals ought to use condoms throughout their sexual life in view of preventing themselves from HIV reinfection except when the couple opts to have a child. However, from the time the ART program was scaled up in various health centers in...

This study investigated challenges in the implementation of Free Basic Education Policy in Solwezi District of the North-Western Province. The study objectives were to determine the challenges encountered by schools in implementing the policy; assess the impact of the challenges on education...

The study aimed at investigating the challenges of HIV and AIDS counseling in Basic Schools as expressed by the District Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, School Managers, Guidance and Counseling Teachers, Class Teachers and learners. It also examined the conditions of the counseling rooms as...