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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) after their success in Asia specifically China have been replicated worldwide to achieve the benefits realised by countries that successfully implemented them. The benefits realised from these zones range from technology spillovers, employment and attraction of...

Background: The impact of neonatal mortality continues to be a challenge worldwide. Globally, 2.4 million children died in the first month of life in 2020, representing 6,500 neonatal deaths every day. Some of the causes of neonatal deaths include; preterm birth, infections and asphyxia...

Introduction: Caesarean section (C-section) is a major obstetric life-saving intervention for the prevention of pregnancy and childbirth related complications. The goal of Caesarean section is to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes leading to reduced maternal and neonatal deaths. Globally...

Neonatal hypothermia is an abnormal thermal state in which the neonate’s body temperature is less than 36.5 ̊ C. It remains a critical concern particularly in resource limited settings, contributing significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. While neonatal hypothermia is well documented...

Globally, approximately 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women, with around 56,500 cases of ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Africa, with an estimated 198,553 new cases. In Zambia, total number of women diagnosed with breast...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on global health, economies, and societies. Understanding the seroprevalence, as well as the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of individuals toward COVID-19, is essential for effective public health interventions. This study aimed to assess...

Climate change is altering hydrological patterns, leading to extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, intense floods, and shifts in precipitation patterns threatening water supply systems in the Barotse Floodplain. This has adversely affected the rural communities in the Barotse...

Admission of a loved one to the Intensive Care Unit is a profoundly stressful experience for family members. The unpredictable nature of critical illness, the unfamiliar environment, and the potential for adverse outcomes contribute to significant psychological distress. Understanding the stress...

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease and the second most fatal tropical disease. The 2024 World Health Organization (WHO) report indicates global mortality rates of 130,000 and 150,000 schistosomiasis deaths attributed to the causative agents Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium,...

Carbon trading has emerged as a leading solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combat climate change, and deliver significant environmental, economic and social benefits for communities in developing countries. However, there are concerns about how it is being implemented and whether it is...