Catheter associated urinary tract infection (C.A.U.T.I.) is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals worldwide and the incidence has been reported to be upto 35%. The growing antibiotic resistance amongst the uropathogens isolated from CAUTI makes it difficult for its management.In...
Download PDF ↓The success of any organization is dependent upon effective records management practice that ensures the right records are availed when needed for effective operation. An effective records management system facilitates the flow of records throughout an organisation to ensure that information is...
A study entitled “Factors that Promote Gender Inequalities in Accessing Agricultural Credit in Rural Areas” was conducted in Kanakantapa Resettlement Scheme in Chongwe district of Zambia. The objectives of the study were: 1) To examine the level of participation of men and women in agriculture in...
Download PDF ↓Universal education inclusion has attracted high-profile attention internationally as an ideological project. This study explores Food For Education (FFE) Programmes and prospects for multi-sectoral gains in state and non-state driven projects. Previous studies on Food For Education Programmes...
In Zambia, copper mining has largely overshadowed the exploitation of other potential minerals. Recent developments have shown that, gemstone mining, namely emeralds and amethysts have begun to assume a significant role. In the past two decades, Zambia has become one of the major gemstone...
Download PDF ↓Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) is a member of the genus Deltaretroviruses of the family Retroviridae and causes Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL). The most common manifestation of EBL is persistent lymphocytosis, which is characterized by lymphocyte count above 7500/µL of blood, with about 5-10% of...
Download PDF ↓The purpose of the study was to assess the management of inclusive classroom practices in selected schools of Kazungula and Livingstone districts of Southern Province in Zambia. The objectives of the study were: to assess facilitators in the management of inclusive classroom practices; to...
Download PDF ↓Background: Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) situation in Zambia remains a challenge. Pevalence of HIV among adults 15-59 years is 12.3 percent. Due to this high burden of disease, the Government of Zambia, through support from CDC, introduced SmartCare, an...
Download PDF ↓Konkola Mine is one of the wettest mines in the world. It pumps about 350,000m3 of water per day. From the inception of mining operations in 1956, water has always posed a challenge to mining despite the use of dewatering strategy involving dewatering crosscuts and dewatering boreholes. The...
Download PDF ↓Zambia is a high tuberculosis (TB) burden country. Antituberculous medicines are mainstay of TB management. Several reports of antituberculous drug-related haematological and hepatic adverse effects have been noted in other settings. Adverse events have healthcare cost and morbidity implications....
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