INTRODUCTION The prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Africa is sparsely documented. In Zimbabwe there is no routine patient or specimen screening for MRSA. The aim of this study was to document the presence and epidemiology of MRSA in Zimbabwe. METHOD The study was done in one private sector laboratory with a national network that serves both public and private...

International Family Planning Perspectives c reased condom use an important goal. B e f o re the arrival and increased pre v alence of these re p roductive health pro blems, condoms—the major nonpermanent male method—were promoted mainly as contraceptive devices. Now, they are promoted as both contraceptives and prophylactics. Some see greater use of condoms as leading to increased male partici...

The study sought to determine perceived challenges faced by: (a) students with special needs in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Zimbabwe; (b) teachers of students with special needs in ECD centers in Zimbabwe; and (c) to assess how these perceived challenges could be addressed. A survey design was used to assess these perceived challenges. Data were collected using questionnaires, ...

This paper explores the scourge of human trafficking in South Africa and Zimbabwe- two neighboring Southern African nations. Data for this study were obtained from research articles, documents online articles on persons. The highlights trends, push/pull factors, control, as well obstacles to effective control within countries. reveals that is characterized by pull largely due its position econo...

Malaria is a global public health problem, with about 3.2 billion people at risk of infection. The populations at risk mainly reside in Africa, Asia and America, with African populations accounting for the largest burden of the disease. In 2013, close to 198 million malaria cases were reported, leading to 584,000 deaths. Much (90 %) of the mortality rates were recorded from the World Health Org...

University – with references and summaries in English and Dutch. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I have received tremendous assistance and encouragement from several people during my PhD studies in both the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. dr. A.M.J. Meijerink who accepted the challenge of supervising a student who was going to spend most of the time away from...

preceding the DHS survey, as did 0.2% of married women. In addition, 7% of men reported that they had paid for sex during the same time period. It seems unlikely that in the near future levels of male condom use, abstinence or adherence to mutually faithful relationships will increase so significantly in Zimbabwe that the HIV epidemic will be slowed or stopped.3 Given the previous success of fe...

Animal welfare is a day one competency requirement for veterinarians the world over. In Zimbabwe, as well in other countries globally, animal was taught to students Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) degree but never assessed standalone course. A need assessment conducted determine curriculum Zimbabwe. An interviewer administered questionnaire which captured both qualitative and quantitative...

The article, consisting of two parts, considers the reform customary law succession in Zimbabwe, with a view to extract lessons for South African legislature. In first part article relevant Zimbabwe before statutory 1997 is considered, reference conflicting case impacting on rights an female inherit.