Neurosurgery in East Africa: Innovations.

TitleNeurosurgery in East Africa: Innovations.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsBudohoski KP, Ngerageza JG, Austard B, Fuller A, Galler R, Haglund M, Lett R, Lieberman IH, Mangat HS, March K, Olouch-Olunya D, Piquer J, Qureshi M, Santos MM, Schöller K, Shabani HK, Trivedi RA, Young P, Zubkov MR, Härtl R, Stieg PE
JournalWorld Neurosurg
Volume113
Pagination436-452
Date Published2018 May
ISSN1878-8769
KeywordsAfrica, Eastern, Developing Countries, Humans, Neurosurgeons, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Procedures, Organizational Innovation
Abstract

In the last 10 years, considerable work has been done to promote and improve neurosurgical care in East Africa with the development of national training programs, expansion of hospitals and creation of new institutions, and the foundation of epidemiologic and cost-effectiveness research. Many of the results have been accomplished through collaboration with partners from abroad. This article is the third in a series of articles that seek to provide readers with an understanding of the development of neurosurgery in East Africa (Foundations), the challenges that arise in providing neurosurgical care in developing countries (Challenges), and an overview of traditional and novel approaches to overcoming these challenges to improve healthcare in the region (Innovations). In this article, we describe the ongoing programs active in East Africa and their current priorities, and we outline lessons learned and what is required to create self-sustained neurosurgical service.

DOI10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.085
Alternate JournalWorld Neurosurg
PubMed ID29702967