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Letter: Appraising War’s Impacts On Neurosurgical Delivery In Ukraine
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  • Favour Tope Adebusoye,
  • Andrew Awuah Wireko,
  • Jack Wellington,
  • Katerina Namaa Bel-Nono,
  • Toufik Abdul-Rahman,
  • Ovechkin Denys,
  • Nikitina Iryna Mykolayivna,
  • Vladyslav Sikora
Favour Tope Adebusoye
Sumy State University

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Andrew Awuah Wireko
Sumy State University
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Jack Wellington
Cardiff University School of Medicine
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Katerina Namaa Bel-Nono
Klinicki centar Nis
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Toufik Abdul-Rahman
Sumy State University
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Ovechkin Denys
Sumy State University
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Nikitina Iryna Mykolayivna
Sumy State University
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Vladyslav Sikora
Sumy State University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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Abstract

The conflict in Ukraine, which started when Russia invaded and violated its sovereignty, has led to the country's worst war since the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The war has resulted in a significant number of casualties, displaced millions of people, and damaged the healthcare system, which was already struggling before the conflict. The neurosurgical field, in particular, has been severely affected, with infrastructure and healthcare systems routinely demolished or interrupted in conflict zones, making fundamental medical operations unavailable to victims of armed conflict. As a result, neurosurgeons have been compelled to conduct surgeries outside of their areas of competence, in makeshift settings or under challenging conditions, with limited access to materials and equipment. The war has also severely damaged specialized neurosurgery facilities, causing a severe shortage of crucial supplies and equipment. To address the challenges facing neurosurgery care in Ukraine, it is essential to rebuild and repair the damaged neurosurgical centers and provide them with the necessary equipment and supplies to successfully administer neurosurgical treatments. Training programs for neurosurgeons and other medical specialists must also be organized to manage complex neurosurgical problems under difficult conditions.
28 Feb 2023Submitted to International Journal of Health Planning and Management
28 Feb 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
28 Feb 2023Submission Checks Completed
28 Feb 2023Assigned to Editor
06 Mar 2023Editorial Decision: Accept