Flaviviruses may cause zoonotic or arboviral diseases which are transmitted by arthropods (mosquitoes and ticks). They are capable of spreading by human to human transmission and may result in large outbreaks. In 2010, Zambia was reclassified a low risk zone of yellow fever (YF) by World Health...
Download PDF ↓Background: Toxoplasmosis is a neglected disease and in Africa its seroprevalence ranges from 18.7% - 92.5%. About 3% -10% HIV/AIDS - Toxoplasmosis co-infected patients die from the later. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and determinants of the disease among pregnant women...
Background: Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes has long been premised on fasting blood glucose and a hemoglobin-dependent biomarker, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a variant of hemoglobin A. However, adjuncts to these markers, such as 1,5 anhydroglucitol (1,5AG), have since been introduced as...
Download PDF ↓Sexual and gender-based violence is not only a pervasive and extensive worldwide problem but also a human rights violation. This fact is acknowledged by the UN. This study was conducted from September to November 2013 in Ngombe Compound which is an unplanned settlement in Lusaka City of Zambia....
Rabies is a Zoonotic disease acquired through either bites or scratches from rabies infected animals especially dogs. There is currently no known treatment for rabies infection but rabies post exposure prophylaxis helps prevent rabies in humans when administered to manage dog bites before rabies...
Download PDF ↓The environment is our mainstay. Our survival and that of future generations depends on how well we preserve our environment today. The effects of global warming are obvious as can be seen by drastic climate changes (unpredictable climatic conditions) arising from among other things the poor...
Download PDF ↓Background: - Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The association between HIV and CVD has been established in many studies. However, information is still lacking on subclinical disease as well as its associated risk factors in this population....
Download PDF ↓Soybean is an important crop with many important properties. The use of soybean varies from stock feed, biodiesel, edible oils and high protein food products, to soil amendment resulting from its nitrogen fixing ability and is a profitable cash crop. Zambia has a number of soybean varieties which...
Download PDF ↓Background: Adolescents in several LDCs, including Zambia experience early sexual debut resulting in STIs and unplanned pregnancies. The use of condom has been identified as one of the major steps aimed at reducing these negative SRH problems. The study explores stakeholders’ perspectives on...
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