Global surgery and burn injuries; experience from a 25 year partnership in Malawi. Issue 6 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stevenson, J. Howard; Borgstein, Eric; Broadis, Emily; Chokotho, Tilinde; Watson, Stuart
• Is Part Of: Surgeon. Volume 19:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 338
• Page End: 343
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Burns -- Partnerships -- Developing countries; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2020.11.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-666X

Abstract

Abstract: The Incidence of Burn Injuries – especially in Children – remains high in LMICs; The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery highlights the important role for increased investment to support surgically treatable conditions – including Trauma - in Developing Countries; the emphasis on delivering Funding for Healthcare improvement in Developing countries through a long-term Partnership is illustrated; encouraging early results in managing the challenge of Paediatric Burns are presented. Highlights: Global Surgery and Burn Injuries. Prevention, Training, Funding, through Partnership. Novel use of Professional Performing Arts workshops. Importance of longterm effective partnerships in attracting funding.