The World Health Organisation recommends implementation of mass drug administration (MDA) programmes in areas at high risk of infection with lymphatic filariasis (LF), as a principle strategy for elimination of the disease. However, these programmes are faced with numerous challenges some of...
Download PDF ↓Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. Lead exposure to children is in various ways and one of the ways is use of...
Download PDF ↓Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. Lead exposure to children is in various ways and one of the ways is use of...
Download PDF ↓Background: Schistosomiasis though considered a neglected tropical disease puts 779 million people at risk of being infected while about 200 million people are infected in the world. In Zambia 2 million people are infected putting the prevalence at 16%. The prevalence and factors associated with...
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