In this study, it has been pointed out that throughout the colonial period, there was a prevalent assumption held by the colonial state, missionaries and indeed Europeans (in general) that estern scientific medicine provided the most appropriate means of coping with human disease, Because of...
Download PDF ↓The study aimed at assessing the socio-economic impact of stroke in households in Livingstone district. A cross sectional study was conducted in Livingstone district to assess the socio-economic impact of stroke on households. A total of 50 households were conveniently selected from the...
Download PDF ↓It has been found that circumcised men are less than half likely to be infected by HIV as uncircumcised men. However, there are also chances that HIV infection can be transmitted at traditional male circumcision due to sharing a bloodcontaminated surgical knife among initiates.This study aims to...
Download PDF ↓Tuberculosis (TB) screening practices in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infected adult patients enrolling at the Kalingalinga anti- retroviral therapy (ART) clinic in Lusaka, Zambia. Background: There are currently no studies describing TB screening practices in HIV infected adult patients...
Download PDF ↓Infant mortality continues to be a major concern in Zambia with most causes being preventable. One of the major causes of infant mortality is prematurity which could be prevented. Most interventions to combat infant mortality focus on treating or preventing childhood diseases rather than problems...
Download PDF ↓Trauma is increasing in Zambia and currently ranks 4th in causing morbidity and mortality (WHO, 2008). Head Injury (HI) and fractures of long bones are the leading cause of hospital admissions among trauma cases. Like most third world countries, Zambia is struggling to offer medical services that...