Ecuador’s National Surgical Strengthening Plan: first in Latin America, provides hope for surgical care agenda
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 48, abr. 2024
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Since 2015, there has been a notable increase in global efforts by various stakeholders to promote and advance surgical care policies, as proposed by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery (LCoGS) namely, the development of the National Surgical Obstetric Anesthesia Planning (NSOAP), a country- driven framework that offers a comprehensive approach to health ministries to enhance their surgical systems. Ecuador has affirmed its position as a leading advocate for surgical care in Latin America. Following a two-year process, Ecuador is the first country in the Region of the Americas to launch an NSSP as a key component of a robust health system, including improving emergency responsiveness and pre- paredness
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PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Specialties, Surgical
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Ecuador
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National Health Programs
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Ecuador
Language:
English
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article