Sepsis is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. The majority of sepsis cases
and deaths are estimated to occur in low and middle-income countries. Barriers to reducing …

Injury is a leading cause of death globally, and organized trauma care systems have been
shown to save lives. However, even though most injuries occur in low-and middle-income …

5 Global PaedSurg Research Collaboration. Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital
anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a …

Most of the world is in a surgical workforce crisis. While a lack of human resources is only
one component of the myriad issues affecting surgical care in resource-poor regions, it is …

Introduction As childhood mortality from infectious diseases falls across sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA), the burden of disease attributed to surgical conditions is increasing. However, limited …

Anorectal malformation is one of the most common structural congenital malformations
treated by pediatric surgeons globally. The outcome of care is largely dependent on the …

Investing in surgery has been highlighted as integral to strengthening overall health systems
and increasing economic prosperity in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) …

Objective While National Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Plans (NSOAPs) have
emerged as a strategy to strengthen and scale up surgical healthcare systems in low/middle …

Recent initiatives in global health have emphasized universal coverage of essential health
services. Surgical conditions play a critical role in child health in resource-poor areas. This …

Introduction Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of death in children< 5 years of
age globally, contributing an estimated half a million deaths per year. Very limited literature …