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Eclampsia in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1981-08)A method of management of 46 cases of Eclampsia has been presented. Use of Diazepam (Valium)as a sedative and an anticonvulsant along with the approach of less conservatism, in the sense employment of caesarean section ... -
The effect of human serum in vitro on Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) brucei species trypanosomes and its relationship to infectivity in the BIood Incubation lnfectivity test
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-06)All attempts to identify 1 HH Species trypanosome strains by their sensitivity or resistance to human serum in vitro have so far been unsuccessful. Wet-film exaffiifiltTon of b.rn..and_T..(N±_nnei ... -
The effect of pulmonary tuberculosis on neurocognitive function in HIV infected adult patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)To explore the effects of Pulmonary Tuberculosison neurocognitive functions in HIV+ adults in Lusaka, Zambia. In a retrospective and prospective case-control study, Global Deficit Score (GDS) was ... -
Endomyocardial fibrosis in a Zambian
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1968-10)The purpose of this communication is to report a proven case of endomyocardial fibrosis 03.M.F.) in a Zambian African. Most of Zambia is situated on a high plateau 4,000 feet or more above sea level. and the ... -
Epidemiology of the 2016 cholera outbreak of Chibombo District, Central Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)The first outbreak of cholera in Zambia was reported in 1977/1978, and then cases appeared again in 1982/1983. The first major outbreak occurred in 1990 and lasted until 1993. Since then, cholera cases have been registered ... -
An evaluation of Cervical Cytological Screening in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-08)Carcinoma of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer recorded over a four year period 1968-1972, in the Zambia Southern Cancer Registry. Due to lack of knowledge of the disease ... -
Evaluation of the implementation of the reaching every district approach in routine immunisation in Lusaka District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)In 2003, the Government of Zambia in collaboration with implementing partners in immunisation introduced the Reaching Every District (RED) strategy to improve immunization coverage. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ... -
Evaluation of the Safety of the Taraklamp Male Circumcision Device in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)Male circumcision has been proved to be an effective additional means of preventing transmission of the HIV virus from females to males in heterosexual relationships with efficacy of up to 60%. Many methods and devices for ... -
Evidence of reservoir hosts of brucella mellitensis
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-12)Serological reactors to Brucella melitensis were found among goats and eland in Chilanga. The only clinical evidence of disease were abortion among the goats, and circumstances did not allow for ... -
Extraction and demonstration of uterotonic activity from the root of steganotaenia araliacea hochst
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)The root of Steganotaenia araliacea is used for assisting labour in folk medicine. Recent reports indicate that the root could possess uterotonic substances. The study aimed to evaluate three methods for the extraction of ... -
Factors associated with infertility among women attending the gynaecology clinic at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)The objective of this study was to investigate and determine the factors associated with infertility in women attending the gynaecology clinic at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia. Using an unmatched ... -
Factors contributing to physical gender based violence reported at Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola,Zambia: A case control study
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2016)To determine socio-demographic factors associated with gender-based violence (GBV). A case control study was conducted at Ndola Central Hospital Casualty Department. The study was conducted from December 2015 to July 2016. ... -
Fight Ebola virus disease in Africa: a question related to the environment?
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Repetitive outbreaks of Ebola virus disease is a major public health problem in Africa. Indeed, since September 1976, date of its isolation and its first description in the north of the ex-Zaire (now Democratic Republic ... -
The geography of Lusaka city clinics
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1968-10)The following account describes a study undertaken by senior geography and social work students of the University of Zambia in a fact-finding exercise for the Ministry of Health. The aims were to enumerate all out-patients ... -
Good pasture's Syndrome in a Zambian woman
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-06)The clinical and pathological characteristics of Goodpasture's syndrome are described and a case reported in which there were classical clinical and pathological manifestations of this ... -
Guidelines for the Medicines and Therapeutics Committee (MTCs)
(Ministry of Health, 2017)The Multiplicity of medicines available and the complexities surrounding their safe and effective use make it necessary for hospitals to have an organised sound programme for maximising rational use of medicine. The ministry ... -
Health facility and health worker baseline assessment for reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition services
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015-02)Rationale for the baseline health facility and health worker evaluation continued, stronger and coordinated efforts are needed to reduce health disparities, ensure high coverage, and move Zambia closer to its MDG targets. ... -
Health HIV Case Based Surveillance
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017-06)UN/AIDS & WHO recommend case surveillance as part of a comprehensive system of 2nd Generation Surveillance. 2nd Generation HIV Surveillance is designed to help countries: Concentrate SI resources where they will yield the ... -
Health Professions’ Specialty Training Guidelines For Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical library, 2017-08-04)This edition of “Specialty Training Programme Guidelines for Zambia” (The First Edition 2017) is a seminal referral document because it provides, for Zambia, guidance to the inception and first ever guidelines to postgraduate ... -
Health Sector Supply Chain Strategy and Implementation Plan (2015-2017)
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015)The procurement and supply of essential medicines and medical supplies has been a key concern within the health sector in Zambia since the 1970s. During these last five decades, a number of significant interventions have ...