This study evaluated the sustainability and long-term impact of the Zambia Electronic Perinatal Record System (ZEPRS) on enhancing maternal and neonatal health service delivery in the Lusaka District. The study aimed to determine the impact of ZEPRS on clinical outcomes, the improvement of...
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...
Congenital anomalies (CA) is not only a leading cause of fetal loss, but also contributes significantly to preterm birth, childhood and adult morbidity along with impact on the mothers’ and their families’ psychosocial condition. From many studies, including those from Africa, it is apparent that...
The study was conducted between November 2019 to Febuary 2020 and examined the presence of Staphylococcusaureus in two of Lusaka-based Correctional facilities namely, Mwembeshi Maximum and Lusaka Central Correctional facilities. The study considered the isolation and antimicrobial resistance...
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in the world. The disorder is viewed as a public concern on the African continent and is responsible for the enormous amount of suffering affecting approximately 10 million people of all ages; children, adolescents and the aging population....
ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic disease characterised by low red blood count and infection. SCD taxes the cardiovascular system and results in reduced exercise tolerance, delayed growth and sexual development. Adolescence is a developmental stage with numerous...