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Chiluba Mwila
Researcher at University of Zambia
Publications - 24
Citations - 290
Chiluba Mwila is an academic researcher from University of Zambia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Pharmacy. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 16 publications receiving 105 citations. Previous affiliations of Chiluba Mwila include RMIT University & Rhodes University.
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Response to the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic Across Africa: Successes, Challenges, and Implications for the Future
Olayinka O Ogunleye,Debashis Basu,Debjani Mueller,Jacqueline Sneddon,R. Andrew Seaton,R. Andrew Seaton,Adesola F. Yinka-Ogunleye,Joshua Wamboga,Nenad Miljković,Julius Chacha Mwita,Godfrey Mutashambara Rwegerera,Amos Massele,Okwen Patrick,Loveline Lum Niba,Melaine Nsaikila,Wafaa M. Rashed,Mohamed Ali Hussein,Rehab Hegazy,Adefolarin A Amu,Baffour Boaten Boahen-Boaten,Zinhle Matsebula,Prudence Gwebu,Bongani Chirigo,Nongabisa Mkhabela,Tenelisiwe Dlamini,Siphiwe Sithole,Sandile Malaza,Sikhumbuzo Dlamini,Daniel Kwame Afriyie,George A. Asare,Seth Kwabena Amponsah,Israel Abebrese Sefah,Margaret Oluka,Anastasia N. Guantai,Sylvia Opanga,Tebello Violet Sarele,Refeletse Keabetsoe Mafisa,Ibrahim Chikowe,Felix Khuluza,Dan Kibuule,Francis Kalemeera,Mwangana Mubita,Joseph O Fadare,Laurien Sibomana,Gwendoline Malegwale Ramokgopa,Carmen J. Whyte,Tshegofatso C R Maimela,Johannes F.M. Hugo,Johanna C Meyer,Natalie Schellack,Enos M Rampamba,Adel Visser,Abubakr A. Alfadl,Elfatih M. Malik,Oliver Ombeva Malande,Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia,Chiluba Mwila,Trust Zaranyika,Blessmore Vimbai Chaibva,Ioana D. Olaru,Ioana D. Olaru,Nyasha Masuka,Janney Wale,Lenias Hwenda,Regina Kamoga,Ruaraidh Hill,Corrado Barbui,Tomasz Bochenek,Amanj Kurdi,Amanj Kurdi,Stephen Campbell,Stephen Campbell,Antony P. Martin,Thuy Nguyen Thi Phuong,Binh Nguyen Thanh,Brian Godman +75 more
TL;DR: There are multiple activities across Africa to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and address misinformation, which can have catastrophic consequences, assisted by the WHO and others, which appear to be working in a number of countries.
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Biocompatibility of Biomaterials for Nanoencapsulation: Current Approaches.
Bwalya A. Witika,Pedzisai A. Makoni,Scott Kaba Matafwali,Billy Chabalenge,Chiluba Mwila,Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia,Christian Isalomboto Nkanga,Alain M. Bapolisi,Roderick B. Walker +8 more
TL;DR: The type(s) of biomaterials used for different nanoencapsulation approaches are highlighted and their use and applicability with regard to haemo- and, histocompatibility, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenesis are discussed.
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Nano-Biomimetic Drug Delivery Vehicles: Potential Approaches for COVID-19 Treatment.
Bwalya A. Witika,Pedzisai A. Makoni,Larry L Mweetwa,Pascal V. Ntemi,Melissa T. R. Chikukwa,Scott Kaba Matafwali,Chiluba Mwila,Steward Mudenda,Jonathan Katandula,Roderick B. Walker +9 more
TL;DR: State of the art and potential utilization of nanocarriers such as nanospheres/nanocapsules, nanocrystals, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles/nano-structured lipid carriers, dendrimers, and nanosponges for biomimicry and/or targeted delivery of bioactives to cells are reported herein and their potential use in the treatment of COVID-19 infections discussed.
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Community Pharmacists on Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Lusaka, Zambia
Steward Mudenda,Steward Mudenda,Mutinta Hankombo,Zikria Saleem,Mohammad Jaffar Sadiq,Michelo Banda,Derick Munkombwe,Chiluba Mwila,Maisa Kasanga,Annie Zulu,Jimmy Mapenzi Hangoma,Webrod Mufwambi,Lungwani Tyson Muungo,Ronald Mutati Kampamba,Andrew Bambala,Noor Mohammed Abdulrahman,Muhammad Akram,Christabel Nangu andu Hikaambo,John Bwalya Muma +18 more
TL;DR: It is recommended that all governments ensure that there are adequate medicines and efficient human resources in healthcare facilities as well as sufficient public awareness to prevent people from seeking self-medication.
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Impact of the coronavirus disease on the mental health and physical activity of pharmacy students at the University of Zambia: a cross-sectional study
Steward Mudenda,Moses Mukosha,Chiluba Mwila,Zikria Saleem,Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia,Derick Munkombwe,Victor Daka,Bwalya A. Witika,Martin Kampamba,Christabel Nang’andu Hikaambo,Mohammad Jaffar Sadiq,Misheck Chileshe,Maisa Kasanga,Webrod Mufwambi,Ruth Lindizyani Mfune,Scott Kaba Matafwali,Paul Odlon Masebe,Lungwani Tyson Muungo,Angela Gono Bwalya,Ronald Mutati Kampamba,Ellah Zingani,David Chimbizgani Banda,Edgar John Sintema,Akash Gupta,Noor Mohammed Abdulrahman,Jimmy Mapenzi Hangoma,Maureen Nkandu Phiri,Dainess Hang’andu,Frank Mudenda,Michelo Banda,Eustarckio Kazonga +30 more
TL;DR: It was found that 61.2% of students reported that their attention to mental health increased during the COVID-19 pandemic whereas 44.3% reported an increased resting time with a significant reduction in relaxation 51% and physical activity 45.4% time.