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Cockroaches appear to be suitable mechanical transmitters for a wide range of food borne pathogenic microorganisms due to their habit of feeding on excreta or garbage and occurrence in places where food is stored or handled. Therefore, they can play a significant role in the dissemination of...

The pig production sector in Zambia, particularly in Southern province, has exhibited consistent growth owing to the substantial pig populations in these regions. However, the industry faces significant challenges primarily arising from diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and porcine...

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...

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It can present as asymptomatic, mild, or severe pneumonia, with the latter exhibiting signs of multiorgan dysfunction and contributing to millions of deaths. Limited predictive laboratory...

Poultry products in Zambia form an integral part of the human diet in many households, as they are more affordable and easier to produce as compared to other sources of animal protein. However, the burden of poultry diseases has remained a major challenge, hindering the growing consumer demand...

Rabies persists as a long-standing issue in Zambia, despite being preventable. The current control measures, including dog vaccination, population control, and movement restriction, guided by Zambia's Dog Control Act, have not yielded the desired impact in Manyinga and Mwansabombwe districts....

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a major global concern for public health. This laboratorybased study was conducted at the University of Zambia, School of Veterinary Medicine (UNZAVet) laboratory. The study aimed at developing an in-house test to detect SARS-CoV-2 using the recombinant...

Malaria is one of the infectious diseases that causes a lot of deaths in under-five children in sub Saharan African countries and continues to be a public health problem. Most of these deaths occur in under-five children residing in remote and hard-to-reach areas where access to healthcare is a...

Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. are the most common coliforms that cause clinical mastitis and are responsible for the disease in about 40% of cases in dairy animals. The presence of E. coli and K. pneumoniae in raw milk poses a threat to human health as consumption of contaminated raw milk...

The poultry industry in Zambia is a critical sector for the national economy. Over the last two decades, the country has experienced rapid growth in poultry production with a large share being contributed by small-scale urban producers. Among the major concerns that are related to this...