Workforce Considerations, Training, and Diseases in Africa

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Johannes J Fagan

Abstract

Surgeons in sub-Saharan Africa face different challenges than those in developed countries: extreme shortages of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, and audiologists; lack of training opportunities; and a paucity of otolaryngology services aggravated by population growth and aging. In addition to common Western diseases, patients have otolaryngology complications related to the human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, malaria, and trauma. Less than 5% of the population has access to timely, safe, affordable surgery; 29 out of 52 African countries have no radiotherapy services. Discussion focuses on education and training, which can be achieved in several ways, some complimentary.

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