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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 ... -
The histological appearances of the adult kidney in HIV infection at autopsy at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Kidney disease in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is very common. The cause of the various histological appearances include HIV infection of the kidney, immunologic responses to the virus, opportunistic infections, ... -
A histological autopsy Study of the thyroid gland in HIV infected adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Despite the high prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Zambia, not much is known about the spectrum of thyroid lesions in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Virus, (AIDS). Patients with ... -
Human resources for health planning & development strategy framework
(Ministry of Health, 2017-07-07)Zambia has about 1.2 physicians, nurses, and midwives per 1000 population while the minimum acceptable density threshold is 2.3 per 1000 population. The estimated shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives in Zambia is about ... -
Human Resources For Health Planning & Development Strategy Framework
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017-07-07)Zambia has about 1.2 physicians, nurses, and midwives per 1000 population while the minimum acceptable density threshold is 2.3 per 1000 population. The estimated shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives in Zambia is about ... -
Immunohistochemical expression of Vitamin-D Receptor in oral and skin squamous cell carcinoma of a black African Sub-population
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)The nuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR) is involved in multiple pathways that have a role to play in the biology of cancer. Recent evidence indicates that the active form of vitamin D (1alpha, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) ... -
Impact of piped water supply on the Incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-08)The effect of piped water supply on the incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases in the City of Lusaka was reported. The incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases reduced in the City as the piped drinking ... -
Implementing Cairo Observations On Zambia's Reproductive Health Related Challenges
(Medial Journal of Zambia, 2003-01)The year 1994 proved to be a watershed in regard to international recognition of the need to address Population matters in a much more holistic manner, rather than taking a narrow demographic and a numbers orientation. ... -
An Infection Prevention Manual For Community And Health Care Institutions In Developing Countries
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2004)This Manual on Infection Prevention is based on the principles and policies of Infection Prevention. It is the first Manual to be written on this subject in Zambia. It constitutes years ... -
Infestation of man by the cestode in inermicapsifer madagascariensis in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1974-10)The infestation of a child with the cestode Inermicapsifer madagascariensis is reported for the first time in Zambia. The criteria used in arriving at the species diagnosis are discussed. As the probable rodent reservoir ... -
Influence of age and education on neuropsychological tests in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of age, education and reading ability on neuropsychological tests in Zambia. Methods and Materials: 324 adult participants were recruited from urban and rural areas in ... -
Information & Communication Technology Standards and Guidelines
(Ministry of Health, 2014-02)This document establishes the Information & Communications Technology Standards and Guidelines for the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health is responsible for health in this country and it has embraced ICTs as an ...