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A pelvic abscess is a pus filled cavity in the pelvis due to infection. It is typically the result of acute Pelvic Inflammably Disease (PID). Pelvic abscesses are a major gynaecological problem in contemporary gynaecological practice. This research paper made a retrospective study into a 3...

Studies globally indicate that HIV prevalence in prisons is high (UNODC, 2011) suggesting that prisons are a high risk environment for HIV transmission (UNODC, 2008). HIV and AIDS in Zambian Prisons is high (27.4%), contributing to morbidity and mortality (CSO, 2009). HIV infection among female...

The limitation of antibacterial treatment options imposed by the emergence of bacterial resistant organisms calls for the correct identification of the genes involved in mediating resistance. In this study, antimicrobial resistance was determined in terms of the presence of extended-spectrum...

African Swine Fever (ASF) is one of the most complex diseases of swine and a worldwide problem with most countries in the sub-Saharan region being endemic. The disease is characterised by widespread hemorrhages and high mortalities and affects trade in pigs and/or pork products both locally and...

Anthrax is an acute and invariably fatal zoonotic disease affecting multi-species and caused by a bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. In Zambia, anthrax has emerged as a serious ecosystem disease resulting in mortalities across humans, livestock and wildlife. The disease has had devastating effects on...

The purpose of the study was to investigate whether belonging to an Anti-AIDS Club or being a Peer educator reduces the likelihood of engaging in Risky Sexual Behavior. This research specifically focused on pupils in High Schools in Chingola who comprised those that belonged to Anti-AIDS clubs or...

Human-animal conflict, particularly human-carnivore conflict, is a growing problem in today’s crowded world, and can have significant impacts on both human and wildlife populations. Despite the application of different management practices, both locally and globally, the problem still exists....

Although primary school enrolments for children with special educational needs in Zambian ordinary primary schools has increased dramatically in recent years, primary school completion rates remain relatively low. The highest rates of drop outs and repetitions are at grade one. In such a context...

Fifty six (56) out of sixty 2012/2013 final year students (93% response rate) participated in a study that sought to determine how Undergraduate Medical Students of the University Of Zambia (UNZA) acquired competency in clinical practical procedures, their levels of knowledge on selected set of...

This study explores the life and career of Beston Muluka Kabanya Mulota, more popularly known as Senior Chief Mukumbi Ibaloli XV of Zambia’s Solwezi district. The study investigates his upbringing, education and career. It demonstrates that Senior Chief Mukumbi’s upbringing in the Kaonde society...