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The community near dumpsites/landfills depend on groundwater from shallow wells and boreholes for drinking. However, leachates from dumpsites/landfills could be a source of microbial and toxic chemical contamination to the nearby soil and groundwater. Contamination of groundwater will in turn...

This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the outcomes of communication strategies in the Keep Zambia Clean, Green, and Healthy Campaign (KZCGH) initiated by the Lusaka City Council. Utilising a qualitative design, key informants from Lusaka City Council, totalling six respondents and...

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...

In Zambia, the U-report platform was launched to improve young people's understanding of sexual reproductive health and access remote counseling services. This free texting program is run by the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council supported by UNICEF. Millions of messages have been exchanged, but...

The main aim of this study was to investigate causes of employee job dissatisfaction among health workers in public hospitals in Zambia. The specific objectives were: To determine the levels of job dissatisfaction and the extent of employee job dissatisfaction among health workers in selected...

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is an annual legume, considered important as a cash and nutritional security grain legume in the semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Cowpea yields in the sub-Sahara African region are low partly due to several biotic stress factors, which includes several...

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...

Solar energy plays a vital role in reducing energy deficits by providing a renewable and sustainable power source, and it significantly reduces contributions to climate change compared to fossil fuels. A deeper understanding of the concepts involved in the study of solar energy is crucial for the...

E-commerce, as a transformative technological innovation, offers unparalleled opportunities for enhancing supply chain management efficiency and effectiveness. This study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the behavioural intention of retail and consumer goods traders to adopt...