CORDIS Project
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SURG-Africa aims to increase access to surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa by implementing safe surgery practices in district hospitals. The project focuses on training non-physician clinicians and establishing national surgical systems to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas.
In sub-Saharan Africa 95% of the population has no access to surgical services.
In this region surgery – a proven and often life-saving intervention – is only accessible to urban populations, with only one surgeon per 2.5 million people in rural areas.
Emerging evidence demonstrates that major surgery can be undertaken safely and effectively at district hospitals, making it accessible to otherwise neglected rural populations.
Objectives:
Guided by a health systems-strengthening framework and a c…
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Zambia, Lusaka
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Malawi, Zomba
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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Netherlands, Nijmegen
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Tanzania, ARUSHA
Type: Public body
Activity type: Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
SME: No
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