Using Virtual Microscopy at Copperbelt University, Zambia

Virtual Microscopy Using JPEG2000

Navigation through large microscopical images is a potential benefit for histology or pathology teaching, quality of diagnosis in pathology or communication between pathologists in some telemedicine applications. However, the size of this kind of images is prohibitive for navigation with conventional techniques. This paper presents a system which constructs large microscopical images and descri...

Book review: Africanisation, nationalisation and inequality - mining labor and the Copperbelt in Zambia development

Book review: Africanisation, nationalisation and inequality - mining labor and the Copperbelt in Zambia development

Virtual Reality System at RWTH Aachen University

During the last decade, Virtual Reality (VR) systems have progressed from primary laboratory experiments into serious and valuable tools. Thereby, the amount of useful applications has grown in a large scale, covering conventional use, e.g., in science, design, medicine and engineering, as well as more visionary applications such as creating virtual spaces that aim to act real. However, the hig...

Evolution of HIV and AIDS Programmes in an African Institution of Higher Learning: The Case of the Copperbelt University in Zambia

BACKGROUND Universities present the foundation for socio-economic and political development. Without structures and processes to fight HIV, there is no prospect of enhancing treatment, prevention, care and support services. Copperbelt University HIV and AIDS response was initiated in 2003 with the aim of building capacity of students and employees in HIV and AIDS. OBJECTIVES The main objectiv...