About two-thirds of the world’s Population lack access to safe and affordable surgical, obstetric and anesthesia (SOA) care — with most coming from low- and middle-income countries #surgicalsystems
Measuring surgical systems worldwide: An update.
Five billion people—two thirds of world population—lack access to safe and affordable surgical, obstetric and anesthesia care, with low and middle income countries (LMICs) taking a lead. Surgical care is a crucial component of building strong health systems and one that is often overlooked.