Urgence médicale en Afrique subsaharienne : Des lacunes criantes dans l’accès aux soins chirurgicaux appellent à une action immédiate
An extensive 2022 assessment conducted across 601 district hospitals in 32 Sub-Saharan African countries revealed alarming gaps and disparities in access to surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia care. Major findings included the lack of national plans for such care in 75% of the countries, poor density of healthcare professionals, and significant infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals. The study emphasized the urgent need for intervention, leading to the launch of the Surgery Africa 2030 Initiative. This initiative aims to implement the Dakar Declaration and its 2022-2030 Regional Action Plan, striving for universal health coverage by 2030, bolstered by partnerships and international support.
