Partnering to deliver sustainable children's surgical care in Kakuma refugee camp

Kaseje, Neema; Hassan, Khalid; Muriithi, Jesse; Burton, John; Weswa, Benjamin; Ojwando, Kefa; Chirchir, Collins; Kinara, Stephen; Cunningham, David A.; Okelo, Stephen

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01105-9

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“…Due to a shortage of resources, it is challenging to administer urgently needed surgical treatment as the highest priority, lengthening hospital admissions and predisposing refugees to inadequate surgical care. 8,36,59 Consequently, unnecessary complications such as deep vein thrombosis, air embolisms and falls arise. 8,36,59 The gravity of the situation becomes evident when considering the mortality rates associated with inadequate surgical care.…”

Section: Poorer Health Outcomes: Reduced Quality Of Life Increased Mo...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8,36,59 Consequently, unnecessary complications such as deep vein thrombosis, air embolisms and falls arise. 8,36,59 The gravity of the situation becomes evident when considering the mortality rates associated with inadequate surgical care. For instance, research indicates a staggering 17% mortality rate among Syrian refugee patients with heart disease, with half losing their lives while awaiting surgical intervention.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The lack of access to timely and adequate surgical interventions not only leads to increased rates of illness but also escalates the risk of mortality. 8 , 59 The implications of delayed treatment extend beyond immediate health concerns, as they hinder the prospects of long-term recovery and may even render it unattainable.…”

Section: The Implications Of Surgical Management Gaps In Refugee Popu...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The unmet surgical needs of global refugee populations: A perspective review

Awuah,

Adebusoye,

Ferreira

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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The global refugee community, including those forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, or violence, faces significant challenges in accessing healthcare, resulting in a higher prevalence of surgical disease. These challenges have a profound impact on morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where many immigrants seek refuge. Limited availability of medical facilities, an inadequate surgical workforce, financial constraints and linguistic and cultural barriers all contribute to reduced access to healthcare. Limited access to competent healthcare leads to poor health outcomes, increased morbidity and mortality rates and suboptimal surgical results for refugees. To address these challenges, a multifaceted approach is necessary. This includes increased funding for healthcare initiatives, workforce recruitment and training and improved coordination between aid organisations and local healthcare systems. Strategies for managing surgical conditions in the global refugee community encompass the development of targeted public health programmes, removing legal barriers, establishing healthcare facilities to enhance surgical access and prioritising disease prevention among refugees.

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Section: Poorer Health Outcomes: Reduced Quality Of Life Increased Mo...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Poorer Health Outcomes: Reduced Quality Of Life Increased Mo...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Implications Of Surgical Management Gaps In Refugee Popu...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The unmet surgical needs of global refugee populations: A perspective review

Awuah,

Adebusoye,

Ferreira

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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“…Children make up a substantial proportion of displaced populations—for example, 52% of refugees in Kenya are under 18 years old 8. Refugee children experience injuries and other surgical conditions including birth defects and surgical emergencies 9. In most refugee contexts, however, there are no provisions for paediatric surgical care.…”

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“…8 Refugee children experience injuries and other surgical conditions including birth defects and surgical emergencies. 9 In most refugee contexts, however, there are no provisions for paediatric surgical care. Given that a large proportion of refugees are children, efforts to upgrade health systems should seriously consider building paediatric surgical capacity to better respond to refugee child health needs.…”

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