Advancements and Challenges in Modern Medicine and Surgery in Africa

Akinyi Kibii Nasio

Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This review article examines the current landscape of modern medicine and surgery in Africa, focusing on technological innovations, healthcare infrastructure, and systemic challenges. Africa’s healthcare sector is characterized by a blend of remarkable advancements and persistent challenges influenced by technological innovations, socioeconomic factors, and regional dynamics. Key advancements include the adoption of telemedicine and mobile health applications, which enhance healthcare access in remote areas, and advancements in medical imaging and artificial intelligence (AI), which improve diagnostics and personalized treatment. Despite these advancements, significant challenges persist, including inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited financial resources, and a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals. Addressing these challenges requires sustained investments in infrastructure, healthcare education, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborative efforts and international partnerships are essential to overcoming these obstacles and achieving equitable access to high-quality healthcare across Africa. The methodology utilized in writing this review article involved synthesizing recent literature and empirical evidence on technological innovations, healthcare infrastructure challenges, and systemic issues impacting healthcare delivery and surgical practices across Africa while emphasizing the transformative potential of advancements such as telemedicine, AI, and medical imaging technologies. By leveraging technological innovations and addressing systemic issues, Africa can advance towards achieving universal healthcare coverage and improving health outcomes continent-wide.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Healthcare Infrastructure, Medical imaging technologies, Surgical robotics

CITE AS: Akinyi Kibii Nasio (2024). Advancements and Challenges in Modern Medicine and Surgery in Africa. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL   JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND   EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES, 5(3):26-29. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJSES/2024/10.5.326297