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The study aims to evaluate the economic content of National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plans (NSOAPs) in Sub-Saharan Africa.

National surgical, obstetrics, and anaesthesia plans in Sub-Saharan Africa: a comparative economic content analysis

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The study aims to evaluate the economic content of National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plans (NSOAPs) in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conducted a mixed-methods policy content analysis.
Collected data from published documents and performed qualitative thematic analysis.
Performed quantitative analysis on cost comparisons adjusted for purchasing power parity.
Significant variability in economic content across NSOAPs was observed.
Total lifespan costs ranged from I$221 million in Senegal to I$50.5 billion in Nigeria.
Most plans emphasized resource mobilisation, with low involvement of (health) economics specialists.

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Comparative analysis reveals economic gaps in NSOAPs across ten Sub-Saharan African countries, indicating need for better financing strategies.

Ifeanyichi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comparative analysis reveals economic gaps in NSOAPs across ten Sub-Saharan African countries, indicating need for better financing strategies.