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Malaria is one of the major public health problems in developing countries like Zambia. Under-five years of age children are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 61% of all malaria deaths worldwide. Despite efforts to reduce the mortality and morbidity, the disease is...

Background: The impact of neonatal mortality continues to be a challenge worldwide. Globally, 2.4 million children died in the first month of life in 2020, representing 6,500 neonatal deaths every day. Some of the causes of neonatal deaths include; preterm birth, infections and asphyxia...

Introduction: Caesarean section (C-section) is a major obstetric life-saving intervention for the prevention of pregnancy and childbirth related complications. The goal of Caesarean section is to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes leading to reduced maternal and neonatal deaths. Globally...

Neonatal hypothermia is an abnormal thermal state in which the neonate’s body temperature is less than 36.5 ̊ C. It remains a critical concern particularly in resource limited settings, contributing significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. While neonatal hypothermia is well documented...

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...

In the last three decades, there has been a growing interest on how teachers utilise the specialised knowledge for mathematical knowledge in classroom instruction. This study was an inquiry focusing on mathematical knowledge for teaching quadratic equations. The study was a qualitative and sought...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on global health, economies, and societies. Understanding the seroprevalence, as well as the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of individuals toward COVID-19, is essential for effective public health interventions. This study aimed to assess...

Climate change is altering hydrological patterns, leading to extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, intense floods, and shifts in precipitation patterns threatening water supply systems in the Barotse Floodplain. This has adversely affected the rural communities in the Barotse...

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...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the long-term sustainability of lesson study in teaching and learning mathematics in selected schools in Lusaka district, Zambia. The study utilized a qualitative case study and was based on social constructivism. Six purposively selected teachers of...