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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...

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is about significant temperature increase in the Central business district (CBD) in comparison to the outskirts. It has the potential to amplify heat waves and hot seasons because of their intensity. UHI causes not only thermal discomfort, but also decreases in...

This study’s aim was to generate evidence to Cabinet Office of correlates of shortfalls in the implementation of the performance-based contract system for Permanent Secretaries since 2016 that could be used as evidence for improvements in performance appraisal practice. A mixed methods study...

Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and livestock farming have caused an increase in the earth’s surface temperature by 1.0 °C since the preindustrial levels. Warmer temperatures over time are altering global weather patterns. These alterations have been resulting...

Background: Overcrowding in emergency department (EDs) remains a global significant concern, often compromising the quality, safety, and timeliness patient care. To address this, the triage system has been implemented to prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions and to ensure...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the awareness, utilisation, and satisfaction of CBU undergraduate students with the Library’s OPAC. The specific of objectives of the study were to: determine levels of OPAC awareness among students; determine the extent to which students utilize it;...

The female condom is a dual protection tool for both prevention of HIV/ AIDs transmission and unwanted or unplanned pregnancies. The female condom is one of several overlooked and underused reproductive health technologies having the potential to expand choice in family planning and prevention of...

Background: Hospitalized patients, including those in the Intensive Care Unit, often experience clinical deterioration. The Modified Early Warning Score helps healthcare providers monitor patients’ conditions to anticipate serious adverse events. The recognition, response, and treatment of...

The main purpose of this study was to explore what should be taught in the Zambian Secondary School History curriculum content in selected secondary schools in Lusaka district. In this study, the qualitative method was used which employed phenomenology design. Purposive sampling technique was...

The COVID-19 epidemic in Zambia has had significant social and economic impact on the health sector and wellbeing of the population. Hence it is vital to investigate the effect of various Interventions that were implemented to control the spread of the pandemic. Non-pharmaceutical interventions...