Assessment of critical resource gaps in pediatric injury care in Mozambique's four largest Hospitals.

Background: Hospitals from resource-scarce countries encounter significant barriers to the provision of injury care, particularly for children. Shortages in material and human resources are seldom documented, not least in African settings. This study analyzed pediatric injury care resources in Mozambique hospital settings.

Gastroschisis in Mozambique: current status and priorities for improving care from Hospital Central de Maputo, the largest and referral hospital of the country.

Purpose: Historically, gastroschisis was considered a death sentence in Mozambique. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current state of gastroschisis management and outcomes in our facility and to identify potential areas of improvement in neonatal and surgical care.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed of all gastroschisis patients admitted to Hospital Central Maputo located in Maputo City/ Mozambique from 2019 to 2020.