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Government debt, government debt service and economic growth nexus in Zambia: a multivariate analysis

Cogent Economics & Finance, 2019
This paper explores the causal relationships between public debt and economic growth, and between public debt service and economic growth in Zambia for the period from 1970 to 2017.
Talknice Saungweme, Nicholas M. Odhiambo
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Integrated agriculture-aquaculture as an alternative to improving small-scale fish production in Zambia

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
Aquaculture is a significant industry in food production, and its contribution to food and nutrition security is well acknowledged. Zambia’s aquaculture production has continued to increase significantly, thus playing a key role in supplying animal ...
O. J. Hasimuna, Sahya Maulu, Kundananji Nawanzi, Benjamin Lundu, Joseph Mphande, Chisomo J. Phiri, Edwin Kikamba, Enock Siankwilimba, Sillah Siavwapa, Moses Chibesa   +9 more
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Prescribing Patterns of Antibiotics According to the WHO AWaRe Classification during the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for Strengthening of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes

Pharmacoepidemiology, 2023
Irrational and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major problem that can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information on the prescribing patterns of antibiotics according to the World ...
Steward Mudenda, Eustus Nsofu, Patience Chisha, V. Daka, Billy Chabalenge, W. Mufwambi, Henson Kainga, M. Kanaan, R. Mfune, Florence Mwaba, M. Zulu, Rabecca Tembo, Wizaso Mwasinga, K. Chishimba, G. Mwikuma, Ngula Monde, M. Samutela, Harriet K. Chiyangi, Shafiq Mohamed, S. Matafwali   +19 more
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Performance of Machine Learning Classifiers in Classifying Stunting among Under-Five Children in Zambia

Children, 2022
Stunting is a global public health issue. We sought to train and evaluate machine learning (ML) classification algorithms on the Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS) dataset to predict stunting among children under the age of five in Zambia.
O. Chilyabanyama, R. Chilengi, Michelo Simuyandi, C. Chisenga, M. Chirwa, Kalongo Hamusonde, R. Saroj, N. Iqbal, I. Ngaruye, S. Bosomprah   +9 more
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Detection of B.1.351 SARS-CoV-2 Variant Strain — Zambia, December 2020

MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2021
The first laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the illness caused by SARS-CoV-2, in Zambia were detected in March 2020 (1).
M. Mwenda, Ngonda Saasa, N. Sinyange, G. Busby, P. Chipimo, Jason A Hendry, O. Kapona, S. Yingst, J. Hines, P. Minchella, Edgar Simulundu, Katendi Changula, K. Nalubamba, H. Sawa, M. Kajihara, J. Yamagishi, Muzala Kapin’a, N. Kapata, S. Fwoloshi, P. Zulu, L. Mulenga, S. Agolory, V. Mukonka, D. Bridges   +23 more
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Examining the effects of electronic service quality on online banking customer satisfaction: Evidence from Zambia

Cogent Business & Management, 2022
While several studies examine the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction in physical retail banking offices, there is a shortage of studies on service quality in the digital space of banking.
Bruce Mwiya, Mathew Katai, Justice Bwalya, Maidah Kayekesi, Sekela Kaonga, Edwin Kasanda, Christopher Munyonzwe, Bernadette Kaulungombe, Eledy Sakala, Alexinah Muyenga, Donald Mwenya   +10 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Pharmacy Professionals on Poultry Antibiotic Dispensing, Use, and Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance in Zambia: Implications on Antibiotic Stewardship and WHO AWaRe Classification of Antibiotics

Antibiotics, 2022
Globally, the inappropriate dispensing and use of antibiotics in animals has contributed to the development of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information among community pharmacy professionals on antibiotic use
Steward Mudenda, M. Mukosha, B. Godman, J. Fadare, Sydney Malama, Musso Munyeme, C. Hikaambo, A. Kalungia, A. Hamachila, Henson Kainga, F. Bumbangi, V. Daka, R. Mfune, Geoffrey Mainda, W. Mufwambi, Prudence Mpundu, M. Kasanga, S. Saad, J. Muma   +18 more
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Attractive targeted sugar bait phase III trials in Kenya, Mali, and Zambia

Trials, 2022
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) target night-time indoor biting mosquitoes and effectively reduce malaria transmission in rural settings across Africa, but additional vector control tools are needed to interrupt ...
Thomas P. Immo Sophie Feiko John Javan Kafula Aaron Julia Eisele Kleinschmidt Sarrassat terKuile Miller Chan, T. Eisele, I. Kleinschmidt, S. Sarrassat, F. terKuile, John M. Miller, J. Chanda, Kafula Silumbe, Aaron M. Samuels, Julia Janssen, C. Ogwang, J. Bradley, E. Orange, J. Yukich, R. Ashton, Irene Kyomuhangi, Angela F Harris, Seydou Doumbia, Mahamoudou Touré, M. Moumine, S. Majambere, Monicah M. Mburu, Gift Mwaanga, Limonty Simubali, Edgar Simulundu, A. Bennett, L. Slutsker, G. Muller, E. Ochomo, J. Gimnig, P. C. D. Johnson, Joseph M. Wagman, Megan K. Littrell   +32 more
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Antibiotic Use and Stewardship Indicators in the First- and Second-Level Hospitals in Zambia: Findings and Implications for the Future

Antibiotics, 2022
Introduction: There are increasing concerns with growing rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics across the sectors. There is a need in hospitals to document current
A. Kalungia, M. Mukosha, C. Mwila, D. Banda, Matthews Mwale, Solomon Kagulura, Olanyika O Ogunleye, J. Meyer, B. Godman   +8 more
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Impacts of climate change on agriculture and household welfare in Zambia: an economy-wide analysis

Climatic Change, 2021
Rainfed agriculture is the primary impact channel for agrarian economies like Zambia, but it is uncertain how future climate will be and by how much it will affect agriculture, household welfare, and economic growth.
Hambulo Ngoma, Patrick Lupiya, M. Kabisa, Faaiqa Hartley   +3 more
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