Adebusoye Favour Tope, Tenkorang Pearl Ohenewaa, Awuah Wireko Andrew, Roy Sakshi, Wellington Jack, Ahmad Amal Olabisi, Abdul-Rahman Toufik, Ovechkin Denys, Isik Arda
Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine.
University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
J Public Health Res. 2024 Feb 8;13(1):22799036241231544. doi: 10.1177/22799036241231544. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Terrorism has emerged as an increasingly pressing global issue, giving rise to escalating casualties and devastating implications for peace and security. The low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), already grappling with inadequate healthcare services and an estimated annual mortality toll ranging from 5.7 to 8.4 million, face further setbacks as terrorism exacerbates their prevailing healthcare deficiencies. Among the aspects of how terrorism affects healthcare in LMICs are high morbidity, mortality, and treatment wait times. The four principal areas of reverberation encompass amplified vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, financial shortfalls in LMIC healthcare systems, worsened personnel shortages in healthcare, and the devastating impact on healthcare facilities. In response to these challenges, international organizations and countries have played a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of terrorism on healthcare systems. Additionally, to improve healthcare in these regions, investing in infrastructure, supporting healthcare workers, and ensuring safety are paramount. Implementing mobile health interventions, traditional medicine, and mobile laboratories may enhance healthcare accessibility. Further, employing blockchain technology for data security and supply chain management may strengthen healthcare systems in these areas.
恐怖主义已成为一个日益紧迫的全球问题，导致人员伤亡不断增加，并对和平与安全产生了毁灭性影响。中低收入国家（LMICs）已经在应对医疗服务不足的问题，估计每年有570万至840万人死亡，随着恐怖主义加剧其普遍存在的医疗缺陷，这些国家面临着进一步的挫折。恐怖主义对中低收入国家医疗保健影响的方面包括高发病率、死亡率和治疗等待时间。影响的四个主要领域包括医疗系统中脆弱性加剧、中低收入国家医疗系统资金短缺、医疗人员短缺加剧以及对医疗设施的毁灭性影响。为应对这些挑战，国际组织和各国在减轻恐怖主义对医疗系统的影响方面发挥了关键作用。此外，为改善这些地区的医疗保健，投资基础设施、支持医护人员和确保安全至关重要。实施移动健康干预、传统医学和移动实验室可能会提高医疗服务的可及性。此外，采用区块链技术进行数据安全和供应链管理可能会加强这些地区的医疗系统。
