Momodou G Bah, Cyrus Elahi, Kerry A Vaughan, Lamin Dampha, Ebrima K Manneh, Isaac Jabang, Jallow Zainab, Seydou B Badiane, Thiam Alioune B, Ndiaye Papa I, Mayguette Gaye-Sakho, Ousman Nyan, Charles A Roberts, Rosseau Gail, Ellegala Dilan, Michael T Lawton, Sakho Youssoupha, John N Jabang
BACKGROUND: Despite global efforts to improve surgical care access, many low and middle-income countries, especially in neurosurgery, face significant shortages. The Gambia exemplifies this, with only one fully qualified neurosurgeon serving its population of 2.5 million people. This scarcity results in higher morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: We aim to document the history and current state of neurosurgery in The Gambia to raise awareness and promote neurosurgery development...
April 2, 2024: World Neurosurgery