Ep 49: Zachary Enumah

Global Scalpels: A Global Surgery Podcast

Leaving behind everything to escape war, persecution, or even natural disaster poses its own unique challenges. Forced relocation is difficult, creating a unique set of problems including housing, food, finances, and importantly, healthcare. Accessing these resources as a refugee is extremely difficult and uniquely convoluted. Refugee camps seek to be a safe haven for these underserved populations but pose their own unique challenges as well. With limited resources, experts like Dr Zachary Enumah are fighting to help provide essential healthcare in these settings, most recently in Tanzania. With over 500 live births per month, OBGYN services are vital to life, including c-sections and other emergency surgical services. Strategies to allocate funding, work with public health officials, and coordinate with medical boards to expand care are difficult but essential. Join us in this exciting episode with guest host Ashwin Reddy as we discuss the medical ethics behind care delivery in the camp, e-health to facilitate access, referral systems, and preventative strategies currently being deployed by Dr Enumah and his team!