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Introduction: The role that men can play in the prevention of HIV is cardinal in changing the course of the epidemic. When men take part in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, their knowledge of HIV increases, they become supportive to their partners and their response...

This study analysed practices of selected rural day-secondary schools in the Western Province. The aim was to explore the particular factors which appeared to make some of these institutions more effective despite their challenging contexts. The study inquired into the perceptions of school...

Numerous studies done on parental involvement all bear evidence of the many gains that come from this practice (Hornby, 1995, Epstein, 1985; Ndhlovu, 2005). This study sought to ascertain the existence of mechanisms, policies and the nature of parental involvement in Early Childhood Education...

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase are enzymes that hydrolyse the beta-lactam ring on most of the beta-lactam antibiotics which comprise of penicillins, cephalosporins, and the monobactam aztreonam thereby rendering the antibiotics ineffective to treatment. These antimicrobial resistant strains...

This study focused on factors affecting academic performance of learners in Continuing Education Schools in Zambia. It was prompted by the learners‟ general poor performance in class, termly assessments, the Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations and the General Certificate of Education...

Introduction:Measles is highly infectious and potentially fatal mainly affecting children in most parts of the world. There is a resurgence of measles outbreaks despite the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Community,...

The study was designed to assess the factors affecting the implementation of Physical Education in the Zambian primary school curriculum with specific focus on selected schools in Chibombo District of Central Province in Zambia. Using an ethnographic approach, the study involved 161 participants...

The study set out to examine factors affecting the provision of Early Childhood Education in government primary schools. The Case Study Design was used, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample of 70 respondents was selected from three (3) Early Childhood Education Centres in...

The fertility rates of Zambia have been rising in recent years, with total fertility rate at 6.2. This rate contrasts sharply with the average total fertility rates for most developed countries and far exceeds the level of 2.2 children required to replace the population. One of the important...

The World Bank (1994) noted that over 80% of the original budget on health in most African countries is lost through inefficient practices at various levels, by various accountability failures in the supply chain for medical supplies. There have been reports of thefts, with no counter claims of...