Addressing gaps in surgical skills training by means of low-cost simulation at Muhimbili University in Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Providing basic surgical and emergency care in rural settings is essential, particularly in Tanzania, where the mortality burden addressable by emergency and surgical interventions has been estimated at 40%. However, the shortages of...

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Main Authors: Taché Stephanie, Mbembati Naboth, Marshall Nell, Tendick Frank, Mkony Charles, O'Sullivan Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Online Access:http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/7/1/64