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Umbilical hernia in Zambian school children
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1981-08)2,638 Zambian school children (1,220 boys,1,418 girls) between the ages of six and eighteen years were examined for the presence of umbilical hernia. A total of 178 children had umbilical hernia giving a percentage of 6.7. ... -
Understanding the problem of anaemia among pregnant women booking for antenatal care in Lusaka district Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting people from different age groups, frequently, pregnant women, especially in the developing. WHO (1996) defines anaemia in pregnancy as haemoglobin (Hb) level below 11g/dl ... -
Unilateral tubal twin pregnancy
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)Unilateral tubal ,twin pregnancy was first reported by de Ott in 1891. The subject has been reviewed by various authors (Lash and Kaufan 1942; and Loh 1962) and to-date only eighty-seven cases ... -
Universal health coverage: A perspective of the WHO country office in zambia.
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2018)This paper provides a perspective of the WHO Country Office on Universal Health Coverage following the commemoration of the World Health Day 2018 on 7 April under the theme “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere” ... -
Unsafe abortion: Knowledge and perceptions among In-School female adolescents in Kapiri Mposhi
(2015-02-23)This study aimed to investigate unsafe abortion, which is more prevalent in most third world countries and contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. Majority of patients treated for induced abortion ... -
Unusual Complication of Kirschner-Wire-Fixation of Carpo-Metacarpal Joint of the Thumb
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1982-10)A rare case of injury to the flexor tendons of index finger during Kirschnei-wit-e-fixation of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb, is described. The case is being reported for the greater ... -
Unusual presentation of lymphoma
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1983-07)A case of diffuse non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (DNHL) of poorly differentiated lymphocytic type (Stage IV) in a 63 year old African male with obstructive cardiomyopathy, massive left sided renomegaly and ... -
Upgrading guidelines/information of health facilities and utilities
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016-03)The Ministry of Health together with its partners realizes that efficient and effective delivery of clinical care is highly dependent on the availability of appropriately upgraded environment, which is in well facilitated ... -
Uptake of early infant medical male circumcision as an HIV prevention intervention in Chongwe district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2016 recommended early infant male circumcision EIMC for prevention of HIV. Ministry of Health and other Non-Governmental organisations ... -
Uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine(IPTP-SP)among postpartum women in Zomba district,Malawi: a cross-sectionals study
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Malaria in pregnancy causes adverse birth outcomes. Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is recommended as a chemoprevention therapy. Despite the effectiveness ... -
Urban Clinics in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1967-10)There are five large urban clinics in Lusaka (urban and peri-urban population 150,000 in 1966)1. These clinics are open from 8 a.in. to 4 p.in. on weekdays ... -
Urinary bladder tumours in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-08)The clinical picture of bladder cancer as seen in Zambia is presented. The majority of lesions were squamous carcinoma and although all cases were first seen at a late stage it was possible to undertake a potentially ... -
Urinary Retention due to Imperforate Hymen - A Case Series
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-01)Four cases are reported, of young girls in their early teens with urinary retention due to imperforate hymen. The girls presented to the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia with history of recurrent episodes of ... -
Urinary schistosomiasis scourge among rural school Children in Chitongo area, Southern Zambia
(medical Journalo of Zambia, 2007-10)The study was carried out to assess the prevalence of schistosomiasis infection among school children in Chitongo area. A survey was carried out at three primary schools in different locations in Chitongo area, ... -
Use of antegrade pyelography in the investigation of obstructive uropathy: Experience in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-06)Experience in the use of antegrade pyelography in 14 cases of obstructive uropathy is presented. It is suggested that this method is ideal for investigation of selected cases ... -
The use of amniotic membrane in the treatment of burns in children : A clinical trial at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-10)This is a clinical trial which was carried out at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka from the 1st of July to the 31st of December,1994. It involved treatment of burns in forty children using gamma irradiated amniotic ... -
The use of Antenatal corticosteroids and outcomes of premature neonates at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-12-10)Background: Following the administration of corticosteroids to pregnant women at risk of premature delivery, the occurrence of hyaline membrane disease and the related complications among neonates born of such women is ... -
Use of single dose pre-operative antibiotics in abdominal surgery at the University teaching hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-10)The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of a single dose pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis as compared to post-operative antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective abdominal surgery ... -
User fees : Determining people's ability and willingness to pay for Health Care - A comparative study between Public and Private health sectors in Lusaka Urban.
(2012-08-10)User fees in Lusaka, Zambia, were introduced in government health care facilities, in August 1993, with the overall aim of providing Zambians with equity of access to cost effective quality health care as close to the ... -
Using e-learning for skills transfer, motivation and retention of health workers in Zambia.
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2016)Health system strengthening continues to be a moving target for developing countries with the human resource factor the most critical bottleneck towards universal health coverage. The human resource management cycle revolves ...
