The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed, perhaps more than ever, the tight interlinkages
between health and politics. 1 2 Policies adopted or neglected by politicians without …

Abstract Background The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa
(COSECSA) comprises 14 countries, many of which currently grapple with an increasing …

Background National surgical policies have been increasingly adopted by African countries
over the past decade. This report is intended to provide an overview of the current state of …

The archipelagic nature of certain Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia, Malaysia, and
the Philippines, poses unique challenges in terms of geographical access and governance …

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global health issues and policy, surgery has historically
been sidelined due to concerns about high cost, complexity and other concerns including …

Surgery is typically considered a costly part of health systems that requires advanced
technology and is provided in tertiary hospitals. However, most operations are delivered by …

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 …

Efficient primary healthcare infrastructure is crucial for ensuring universal access to surgical
services. However, optimizing this infrastructure presents several challenges, including …