Objective According to recent estimates, at least 11% of the total global burden of disease is
attributable to surgically-treatable diseases. In children, the burden is even more striking …

Background The burden of musculoskeletal conditions is growing worldwide. In low-and
middle-income countries (LMIC), the burden cannot be fully estimated, due to paucity of …

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 …

Introduction Road traffic injuries (RTI) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around
the world. The burden is highest in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and is …

Purpose Low-and middle-income (LMIC) countries account for 90% of all reported burns,
nevertheless there is a paucity of providers to treat burns. Current studies on burns in LMICs …

Solar home systems (SHS), a cost-effective solution for rural communities far from the grid in
developing countries, are small solar panels and associated equipment that provides power …

Importance Although surgical conditions are increasingly recognized as causing a
significant health care burden among adults in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) …

Background Access to quality and timely emergency and essential surgical care and
anesthesia (EESCA) is an integral component of the right to health as reinforced by the …

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 …

Background In low and middle-income countries, approximately 85% of children have a
surgically treatable condition before the age of 15. Within these countries, the burden of …