The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into electronic health record (EHR) systems offers a transformative Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) opportunity for public health decision-making in resource-limited settings. The translation of algorithmic advances into...
The increasing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare has revolutionized patient care through real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics. This project presents a SecurityAware IoT-Driven Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Framework that captures, encrypts, and securely transmits...
Background: This study assessed the level of knowledge, accessibility, utilization, and perception of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services among pregnant adolescents attending antenatal, post-natal and Youth-Friendly Health Spaces (YFHS) at Kalwala Health Post and Location Urban Clinic...
Download PDF ↓The increasing incidence of mass casualties globally has resulted in higher fatalities, financial losses, and disruptions in health institutions' service delivery. Health facilities are often overwhelmed by a surge of critically injured or ill patients, compromising their ability to provide...
Download PDF ↓Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the effects of Long COVID-19 due to their immunecompromised state. The intersection of cancer and Long COVID-19 presents unique challenges, including disruptions in treatment, heightened psychological distress, and financial burdens. In Zambia, the...
Download PDF ↓Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are essential for timely medical intervention and improved patient outcomes, yet access to these services remains limited in rural settings. In Botswana's Otse Cluster, Mahalapye District, rising mortality rates and delayed emergency care highlight potential...
Download PDF ↓Patient-centred emergency nursing care is a holistic approach to emergency medical services that prioritizes the unique needs and values of each patient. This study assesses the determinants of patient-centred emergency nursing care (ENC) among emergency nurses in primary hospitals in Tutume and...
Download PDF ↓This study investigates the effectiveness of third-party logistics (3PL) in enhancing last-mile delivery of essential medicines within Zambia’s public health supply chain. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 109 respondents across ZAMMSA, 3PL providers, and high-volume...
Download PDF ↓There is increasing patient acuity in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in Botswana, with a growing demand for mechanical ventilation. As a result, non-intensive care-trained nurses are increasingly involved in caring for patients on mechanical ventilators in the ICUs. There seems to be little research...
Download PDF ↓