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 ↓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 ↓Healthcare systems worldwide are increasingly leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve patient outcomes. This research explores the application of machine learning-driven predictive analytics for Cholera outbreaks forecasting and...
Globally, approximately 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women, with around 56,500 cases of ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Africa, with an estimated 198,553 new cases. In Zambia, total number of women diagnosed with breast...
Download PDF ↓Admission of a loved one to the Intensive Care Unit is a profoundly stressful experience for family members. The unpredictable nature of critical illness, the unfamiliar environment, and the potential for adverse outcomes contribute to significant psychological distress. Understanding the stress...
Download PDF ↓The study investigated the role of the SmartCare Electronic Health Records System in the delivery of Health Services in five (5) First-level Hospitals in Lusaka District. The study adopted a qualitative research design, where twenty-five (25) registry personnel comprising twenty-two (22) registry...
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