Session virtual link: Digital Session.
Session title | Trauma and Injury (Preventing Trauma, Injuries & Violence – an implementation challenge) |
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Coordinator | Olive Kobusingye | ||
Hosts | Makerere University School of Public Health | ||
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Session abstract | Injuries account for an estimated 4.6 million deaths per year, 32% more than HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. The burden of trauma deaths is largest in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are also the most ill-equipped to manage this burden. Although there has been a global drive for injury prevention and we are in the ‘decade of action for road safety’, morbidity and mortality from injuries continue to rise. Alongside injury prevention efforts, optimization of medical care provided after injury occurrence is important. In many LMICs, there are deficiencies in emergency medical services (EMS) and definitive hospital care for the injured. Where present, these are hampered by limited geographical coverage, resources, and trained staff. To improve a health system’s ability to manage a large burden of injuries, gaps in care provision must be identified to guide resource allocation. | ||
Session Format | Panel Discussion 18 | ||
Session Virtual Link | click here | ||
Speaker | Status | Speaker | Status |
Mr. Jim Harrison (Session co-chair) |
confirmed | Dr. Charles Mock | confirmed |
Ms. Tawia Addo-Ashong | confirmed | Alegenta Gebreyesus | Confirmed |
Dr. Teri Reynolds | confirmed | ||
Olive Kobusingye (Moderator) | Confirmed |
Event Timeslots (1)
ROOM 5 MEERA
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WS 12