Who accesses surgery at district level in sub ‐Saharan Africa: Evidence from Malawi and Zambia

ConclusionsWomen of reproductive (16‐45 years) mainly undergoing caesarean sections and children aged 0‐15 years who accounted for two‐thirds of trauma cases are the main patient populations undergoing surgery at district hospitals in Zambia and Malawi. Verification and analysis of routine hospital data, across 10‐30% of districts countrywide, demonstrated the need to prioritise quality assurance in surgery and anaesthesia, and preventive interventions in children.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - October 13, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Jakub Gajewski, Rachel Dharamshi, Michael Strader, John Kachimba, Eric Borgstein, Gerald Mwapasa, Mweene Cheelo, Tracey McCauley, Leon Bijlmakers, Ruairi Brugha Tags: Original Article Source Type: research