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Timely response and containment of 2016 cholera outbreak in Northern Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)The Northern Province of Zambia has recorded outbreaks of Cholera in Nsumbu area over the years including the year 2008 and 2012. Recently, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Northern Province between March and April ... -
To determine the adequacy of health education on breastfeeding in antenatal clinics
(2012-08-21)Knowledge is the foundation for practice. Most nutrition education programmes operate on the premise that nutritional knowledge of mothers can have an impact on the nutritional status of their children. Literature review ... -
To determine the short-term outcome of combined Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting and Myelomeningocele repair at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-01-12)Background and Objective: There is paucity of data on the outcome of combined VPS insertion and myelomeningocoele repair, and whether this will reduce morbidity and mortality. This study was designed to address this research ... -
To evaluate the perception of physiotherapy services among footbal premier clubs in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012)As the level of competition in soccer is increasing, the prevalence of injuries also has increased. This calls for more rehabilitation facilities to be employed by the football clubs. The main role of physiotherapy in ... -
To evaluate the Sensibility of W.H.O Presumptive Diagnostic Criteria in Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Children 18 months Admitted to UTH
(2012-01-20)Background: Making a diagnosis of HIV infection in children aged less than 18 months remains a challenge in low resource set ups like Zambia due to scarcity of DNA PCR testing equipment which is the gold standard. Clinicians ... -
Topical Steroids, an alternative to circumcision for treatment of Phimosis at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2012-07-23)A prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of topical steroid as a treatment option for phimosis and its economical benefits compared to circumcision has been conducted from December 2003 to February 2005 at The ... -
Total Hip replacement
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1974-10)The indications of total hip replacement are discussed. Some cases were presented where the procedure was performed; these included cases of degenerative arthritis as well as selected cases of old healed infective arthritis. ... -
Trained traditional birth attendants's perspectives on Governments' decision to stop community-based deliveries in Kazungula District: a qualitative case study of Mukuni Chiefdom
(The University of Zambia, 2015)In 2010, the government of Zambia stopped training traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and forbade them from conducting home deliveries because they were viewed to contribute to maternal mortality. Since then, there has ... -
Transfusion Transmissable infections among voluntary blood donors at the Lusaka blood transfusion centre,Zambia,2012
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: HIV1&2, HBsAg, anti-HCV and syphilis antibody are mandatory disease marker tests of Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) conducted on every donated unit of blood in Zambia. Blood is donated by first ... -
The Transmission Attributes Of Peri-Urban Malaria In Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-18)Malaria is a disease of great public health importance in Zambia. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is endemic in all nine provinces. The malaria transmission paradigms may be higher in urban populations ... -
Treatment of acute pelvic infections with alphacillin (Pivampicillin Hcl)
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-08)Pivanpicillin has been marketed for clinical use during the last few years. It has been used successfully in the treatment of Gonorrhea (Hunton et al,1974; Shah et al,1977), acute respiratory ... -
Treatment of Anaemia Associated with Acute Falciparum Malaria Infection
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)A prospective clinical study evaluating various forms of treatment for the anaemia associated with acute falciparum malaria is reported. It is shown that chloroquine treatment alone, with no supplementary therapy, ... -
The treatment of tibial diaphysial bone defects in adults
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1983-07)Twenty cases of established non-union of the tibial diaphysis with bone defects ranging from 2.5 centimetres to 7.5 centimetres (mean 3.5 centimetres), were treated between 1976 to 1981. In six cases ... -
The treatment of Trichomonal Vaginitis using Single Dose Tinidazole (Fasigyn-Pfizer)
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)Trichomonas Vaginalis, a genito-urinary parasite which is known to be sexually transmitted is now a common gynaecological problem in most clinics. The prevalence rate of this parasite varies in various ... -
Trends and factors associated with acute respiratory infection among under-five children in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five years globally accounting for 16% of deaths. In Zambia, ARI accounts for 30-40% of children’s ... -
Trends in road traffic deaths among motorists in Lusaka from 2010 to 2013
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with road traffic deaths and trends in traffic deaths among motorists in Lusaka from 2010 to 2013. RTAs are one of the main causes of injuries and deaths in the ... -
Trends of Climatic Factors and Malaria Incidence in the Low,Moderate and High transmissin Zones of Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Malaria causes about 1-3 million deaths annually in the world, out of which, more than 90% occur in Africa (World Health Report, 2012). Studies have shown that high incidence of malaria has been exacerbated by the effects ... -
Tuberculosis and pregnancy
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2003-01)Tuberculosis is a disease of antiquities and it has been there since medieval times though according to literature, It is no older than the first conception of Adam's wife. Despite the extensive studies on tuberculosis ... -
Tuberculosis burden in Southern province, Zambia, 2004 to 2013: Analysis of routine Tuberculosis surveillance data
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2017)Tuberculosis (TB) burden in Zambia is high (410/100,000 population incidence in 2013), but few data at subnational level for monitoring trends in incidence, case fatality rate (CFR), or district distribution are available ... -
Tuberculosis of the Middle Ear and Mostoid Antrum in a Child: A Case Report
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-06)A case of primary tuberculosis otitis media, who presented with a post aural mastoid swelling is presented. The diagnosis was reached at histology of the biopsy material. The clinical ...