Health System Factors Influencing Availability and Access to Comprehensive Care for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Although many Tanzanian health facilities can diagnose cleft lip and palate, few provide comprehensive care. Addressing these gaps requires targeted government funding, expanded local surgeon training programs, improved retention strategies, structured referral pathways, and investment in a multidisciplinary approach for cleft care services.
Authors
- Adelaida Mghase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9877-1476)
- Martin Bundi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9932-2453)
- Laurean Rwanyuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2757-301X)
- Seif Wibonela
- Meshack Brighton
- Vincent Were (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-795X)
- Elizabeth Matey
- Ibrahim Mkoma
- Edwin Moringo Mrema
- Hussein Cheyo
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007280
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00