Global Partnerships in Neurosurgery: Mapping the Need

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2024 Oct;35(4):489-498. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2024.05.011. Epub 2024 Jul 25.

Abstract

The field of global neurosurgery seeks to improve access to neurosurgery and reduce health disparities worldwide. This process depends on intensive collaboration between partners in high-income and low-to-middle income country (LMIC) settings. Several such collaborations have propelled global neurosurgery forward, and long-standing partnerships in particular have brought subspecialty care and training to new locations. Recently, there have been more reports of collaborations between LMICs themselves. In this narrative study, we summarize the state of collaboration in global neurosurgery and discuss how the field is likely to change moving forward.

Keywords: Capacity; Education; Global neurosurgery; High-income country; Low- and middle-income country; Workforce.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Global Health*
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation
  • Neurosurgery* / education
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods