Brain tumour patients die waiting for surgery in Africa — Study

Nigerian Tribune | 15-10-2026 10:09am |

A review published in the Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery has found that brain tumour patients in Africa are dying before they can undergo surgery due to inadequate hospital resources, late diagnosis, and a severe shortage of neurosurgeons. The study highlights critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure and specialist availability across the continent. These factors contribute to preventable deaths among patients with brain tumours.

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