Assessment of emergency care services in Nigerian hospitals: A cross-sectional study
This study reveals a higher-than-expected national average A&E capacity score (2·69 out of 3) in Nigerian tertiary hospitals but highlights ongoing challenges, particularly in managing respiratory emergencies. Notable regional disparities were observed, with the Northern region outperforming others. Findings emphasize the need for objective, on-site evaluations and broader inclusion of facilities, along with targeted, region-specific investments to improve equitable emergency care nationwide.
Authors
- Kehinde Ogunyemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5359-2263)
- Muzzammil Muhammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7218-6324)
- Christine Ngaruiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4583-0986)
- Kelechi Umoga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2571-6799)
- Jessica Rayo
- Melissa A. Meeker
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
- Palo Alto University (US)
- Babcock University (NG)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100939
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00