Background There is a concern with the growing use of antimicrobials across countries
increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates. A key area within hospitals is their use for …

The seven pillars of healthcare quality are: efficacy, efficiency, optimality, acceptability,
legitimacy, equity and cost. 1 A strong health system comprises of essential elements which …

Background Diagnostic services are an essential component of high-quality surgical,
anesthesia and obstetric (SAO) care. Efforts to scale up SAO care in Latin America have …

It is an honor to have been chosen by the International Urogynecology Journal as the Fellow
Editor. I am grateful to the Editors-in-Chief for their willingness to integrate trainees into the …

Introduction Surgical, anaesthesia and obstetric (SAO) care are essential, life-saving
components of universal healthcare. In Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state, the capacity …

Background. Over five billion people worldwide lack access to safe and affordable surgery
and anesthesia care when required. There is a critical unmet need for surgical care …

The Amazon region is the largest river basin and rainforest ecosystem in the world. It
contains billions of trees, which are a vital carbon store to slow down global warming …

Despite over half of Amazonas's inhabitants residing in rural areas, few specialized health
services are available to them. Most advanced health services, including hemodialysis, are …

Surgical volume (SV) is defined as the number of procedures carried out in an operating
theatre per 100 000 people per year. To refine the inclusion criteria of surgical procedures …