Background The purpose of this study was to estimate the unmet burden of surgically
correctable congenital anomalies in African low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) …

The body of literature addressing surgical and anesthesia care for children in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs) is small. This lack of research hinders full understanding of …

Abstract Background The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist improves surgical outcomes, but
evidence and theoretical frameworks for successful implementation in low-income countries …

Purpose Little is known about the prevalence of pediatric surgical conditions in low-and
middle-income countries. Many children never seek medical care, thus the true prevalence …

Background Access to affordable and timely surgery is not equitable around the world. Five
billion people lack access, and while non-governmental organizations (NGOs) help to meet …

Background In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), an estimated 85% of children do
not have access to surgical care. The objective of the current study was to determine the …

Objective This study evaluates the priority given to surgical care for children within national
health policies, strategies and plans (NHPSPs). Participants and setting We reviewed the …

Background: While primary data on the unmet need for surgery in low-and middle-income
countries is lacking, household surveys could provide an entry point to collect such data. We …

Comprehensive care of patients in conflict and disaster requires coordination of medical,
social, and public health agencies. Pediatric patients in these settings comprise a …

South Asia is a demographically crucial, economically aspiring, and socio-culturally diverse
region in the world. The region contributes to a large burden of surgically-treatable disease …