The role of NGOs and humanitarian organizations in enhancing surgical capacity in Africa: lessons learned and future directions-a narrative review.

IF 3.6 4区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Postgraduate Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-02 DOI:10.1093/postmj/qgae137

Hajar Nasir Tukur, Olivier Uwishema, Fatima Soufan, Ruth Girum Tamir, Jack Wellington

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Abstract

Introduction: Significant inequities exist in surgical care accessibility across marginalized African communities. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian groups are vital in supporting Africa's surgical infrastructure. This narrative review explores the current status of surgical care in Africa, highlighting NGO initiatives, past challenges, and future opportunities.

Methods: A narrative review was conducted using PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, and other relevant organizational websites.

Results: Over 90% of patients in Africa lack access to proper surgical care due to funding shortages, inadequate resources, and a lack of skilled personnel. NGOs have addressed these gaps through successful initiatives, including fundraising and training, although past failures emphasize the need for clearer objectives and sustainable strategies.

Discussion: Future efforts should prioritize addressing cultural sensitivities, setting realistic goals, and leveraging telemedicine. NGOs and humanitarian organizations will remain critical to improving surgical care for underserved populations in Africa.

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非政府组织和人道主义组织在提高非洲外科手术能力方面的作用：经验教训和未来方向--叙述性综述。

导言：非洲边缘化社区在获得外科治疗方面存在严重的不平等。非政府组织（NGO）和人道主义团体在支持非洲外科基础设施方面发挥着至关重要的作用。这篇叙述性综述探讨了非洲外科护理的现状，重点介绍了非政府组织的举措、过去的挑战和未来的机遇：方法：使用 PubMed/Medline、ScienceDirect 和其他相关组织网站进行叙述性综述：由于资金短缺、资源不足和缺乏熟练人员，非洲 90% 以上的患者无法获得适当的外科治疗。非政府组织已通过筹资和培训等成功举措弥补了这些不足，尽管过去的失败强调了需要更明确的目标和可持续的战略：讨论：未来的工作应优先考虑解决文化敏感性问题、制定现实的目标和利用远程医疗。非政府组织和人道主义组织对于改善非洲得不到充分服务的人群的外科治疗仍然至关重要。

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Postgraduate Medical Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

8.50

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2.00%

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131

审稿时长

2.5 months

期刊介绍： Postgraduate Medical Journal is a peer reviewed journal published on behalf of the Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. The journal aims to support junior doctors and their teachers and contribute to the continuing professional development of all doctors by publishing papers on a wide range of topics relevant to the practicing clinician and teacher. Papers published in PMJ include those that focus on core competencies; that describe current practice and new developments in all branches of medicine; that describe relevance and impact of translational research on clinical practice; that provide background relevant to examinations; and papers on medical education and medical education research. PMJ supports CPD by providing the opportunity for doctors to publish many types of articles including original clinical research; reviews; quality improvement reports; editorials, and correspondence on clinical matters.