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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread globally with catastrophic effects on the public health system. Four main Variants of Concern (VOCs), namely Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omicron, have been...

The study attempted to assess the girl child education and factors that have led to continued pregnancies among school girls in the rural district of Masaiti, on the Copperbelt province in Zambia. The study focused on ascertaining possible causes or factors; investigating available units or...

Background: Perineal trauma following childbirth is reported to affect about 70% of women in low and medium-income countries birthing in health facilities. Although it is an unfavourable outcome of birthing with the potential to affect many aspects of a woman’s well-being in both the immediate...

This study sought to determine the impact of free primary health care in Mpika district for the last 10 years that Zambia as a nation has provided free health services. Its target respondents were the health sector staff and the clients (patients). Its objectives were to determine the impact of...

The progression rate of pupils in most Zambian schools seems to be hampered by many challenges. Some of these challenges include the spread of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies. These challenges have posed a threat to the future of many pupils as well as the social economic...

The study endeavored to assess the implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in secondary schools of Lufunsa District. The purpose of this study was to ascertain on how teachers’ teaching delivery skills can be enhanced through implementation of CPD at the same time, to assess...

Common childhood illnesses remain a major challenge in developing countries. Therefore, acute response is vital to the survival of children below the age of five. Studies of healthcare seeking behavior in Zambia have barely explored the maternal factors associated with healthcare seeking behavior...

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. It is “a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin...

Health Information Systems (HIS) are an integral part of a functioning health system. The SmartCare Electronic Health Record system is one such HIS implemented in Zambia. However, studies done on SmartCare HIS are limited when it comes to the success of the project from the developer’s view using...

The role of medical equipment is crucial for efficient healthcare delivery in any hospital. Physicians rely on equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Therefore, the availability of medical equipment in good working condition and the optimal utilization of the equipment is...