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Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease with specific genotypes or strains caused by parasites of the genus Echinococcus. The close relationship between humans and animals provides chances of transmission of this zoonotic disease. Globally, there may be more than one million people living with these...

Malaria is one of the major public health problems in developing countries like Zambia. Under-five years of age children are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 61% of all malaria deaths worldwide. Despite efforts to reduce the mortality and morbidity, the disease is...

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...

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...

Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that affects humans and animals and can lead to severe illness in humans and financial losses for households that rear livestock. In human cases, the disease presents with fever, fatigue or malaise, flu-like symptoms, weight loss, headaches and back...

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an important viral zoonotic disease that not only affects ruminants but can cause serious morbidity and mortality in humans. In humans, symptoms range from mild flu-like to severe form such as retinal damage, meningo-encephalitis to haemorrhagic fever. From previous...

One of the main issues affecting malaria control initatives in sub-Saharan Africa is the swift and widespread emergence of insecticide resistance. Consequently, there is a need to explore alternative insecticides for the control of malaria vectors. This study investigated the effectiveness of...

Poultry houses accommodate substantial amounts of microorganisms which are carried by the dust present in these premises and the effects of this dust on humans and animal health is detrimental when inhaled. Extended Spectrum beta lactamases are a universal public health alarm which are frequently...

The pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is attributed to development of antimicrobial resistance and production of many virulence factors. Several genes are implicated in resistance to antimicrobials and virulence factors. This study was aimed at investigating the presence of...

Crimean- Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus (CCHFV) is zoonotic, causing subclinical infections in animals but fatal infections in humans. The virus is endemic in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe and its distribution corresponds to that of its principal vector, Hyalomma ticks. In Malawi, no case of...