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Responding to the challenges of Global Children Surgery: a unique program in Burkina Faso

Sophie Inglin1,2, Anata Bara3, Yacouba Traoré4

  • 1Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. sophie.inglin@hotmail.com.

Pediatric Surgery International
|November 15, 2024
PubMed

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Developing pediatric surgery in low-income countries is challenging. Burkina Faso

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • Low- and middle-income countries face significant challenges in developing pediatric surgery.
  • Holistic and sustainable approaches are crucial for advancing pediatric surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the unique experience of implementing a pediatric surgery development plan in Burkina Faso since 2020.
  • To highlight key actions and monitored indicators for enhancing pediatric surgical care in a resource-limited setting.

Main Methods:

  • The program adopted principles from the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery.
  • A comprehensive health system-strengthening strategy was employed, addressing the pediatric surgical ecosystem at all healthcare levels.
  • Partnerships, research, and multi-level interventions were central to the approach.

Main Results:

  • Significant advancements were made in infrastructure, quality of care, workforce development, community awareness, research, and advocacy.
  • The pediatric surgical ecosystem in Burkina Faso experienced substantial strengthening.
  • Major milestones and outcomes were achieved across all targeted domains.

Conclusions:

  • The program provided a significant impetus for expanding pediatric surgery in Burkina Faso.
  • It offers a robust implementation model for integrating pediatric surgery into global health frameworks.
  • Successfully integrating this essential discipline remains a key challenge.
Abstract

Keywords:
Global surgeryHealth system strengthening approachLow-to-middle income countriesPediatric surgery

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